Jen vs Uhtred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uhtred

Boy #6,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn counsel, wise before dawn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Scandinavian-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,308
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jen Rank #6,476
Uhtred Rank #6,308

Uhtred is more popular, ranked #6308 vs #6476 for Jen.

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

Uhtred ___

  • Uhtred James
  • Uhtred William
  • Uhtred Edward
  • Uhtred John
  • Uhtred Cole
  • Uhtred Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jen

Ben Tom Sam Will Kate

If you choose Uhtred

Alfred Osric Ethelstan Aelswith Hild

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jen or Uhtred more popular?

Uhtred is more popular, ranked #6308 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Uhtred mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Uhtred means "dawn counsel, wise before dawn" (Old English origin).

Are Jen and Uhtred boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Uhtred is primarily a boy name.

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