Elliott vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jens

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Jensen Rank #328

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #328 for Jensen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

Jensen ___

  • Jensen Cole
  • Jensen Blake
  • Jensen Reid
  • Jensen Thomas
  • Jensen Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Jensen

Lars Soren Ingrid Astrid Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Jensen more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Jensen mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Elliott and Jensen boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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