Jen vs Wiliam

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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Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jen Rank #6,476
Wiliam Rank #6,634

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

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

Wiliam ___

  • Wiliam James
  • Wiliam Thomas
  • Wiliam Henry
  • Wiliam Alexander
  • Wiliam Joseph
  • Wiliam Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jen

Ben Tom Sam Will Kate

If you choose Wiliam

Henry George Charlotte Eleanor Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jen or Wiliam more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Jen and Wiliam mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Jen and Wiliam boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Wiliam is primarily a boy name.

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