Jen vs Larsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,476
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Larsen

Boy #6,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,481
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lars, Lar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jen Rank #6,476
Larsen Rank #6,481

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6481 for Larsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jen ___

  • Jen Thomas
  • Jen Michael
  • Jen Robert
  • Jen William
  • Jen Alexander
  • Jen David

Larsen ___

  • Larsen James
  • Larsen Cole
  • Larsen Reid
  • Larsen Grant
  • Larsen Beck
  • Larsen Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jen

Ben Tom Sam Will Kate

If you choose Larsen

Soren Bjorn Elsa Sigrid Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jen or Larsen more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Larsen at #6481 in the United States.

What do Jen and Larsen mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Larsen means "son of Lars" (Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Jen and Larsen boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Larsen is primarily a boy name.

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