Emma vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jensen Rank #328

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #328 for Jensen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Jensen ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jensen

Lars Soren Ingrid Astrid Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jensen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jensen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Emma and Jensen boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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