Andersen vs Jens

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anders, Andy, Ander

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Jens

Boy #4,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,522
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andersen Rank #4,505
Jens Rank #4,522

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4522 for Jens.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andersen ___

  • Andersen James
  • Andersen William
  • Andersen Lee
  • Andersen Thomas
  • Andersen Cole
  • Andersen Blake

Jens ___

  • Jens Olaf
  • Jens Erik
  • Jens Lars
  • Jens Henrik
  • Jens Mikkel
  • Jens Anders

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andersen

Henderson Harrison Emerson Magnolia Ingrid

If you choose Jens

Lars Sven Arne Astrid Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andersen or Jens more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Jens at #4522 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Jens mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Jens means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Andersen and Jens boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Jens is primarily a boy name.

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