Jensen vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Popularity Comparison

Jensen Rank #328
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #328 for Jensen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jensen ___

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

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jensen or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Kenneth mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Jensen and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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