Jennifer vs Taylor
Jennifer and Taylor compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2003, Jennifer was ranked #84 and Taylor #88 among girls in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2003, Jennifer was ranked #88 and Taylor #94 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2022, Jennifer was ranked #354 and Taylor #243 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Jennifer was ranked #384 and Taylor #384 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Jennifer was ranked #413 and Taylor #443 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Jennifer was ranked #650 and Taylor #1512 among girls in England and Wales.
Jennifer and Taylor over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Jennifer and Taylor over time
Jennifer and Taylor appear together in 5 published lists, across 106 years of shared records. Taylor held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Jennifer in 2.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Jennifer reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, and Taylor in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2008, Taylor moved ahead of Jennifer in Northern Ireland · Girls — #131 and #139 the year before became #439 and #131.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Jennifer and Taylor changed places 4 times in England and Wales · Girls between 1996 and 2025, ending at #650 and #1512.
- Longest-running competitions
Jennifer and Taylor were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #650 and #1512.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Jennifer #54 in 1996, Taylor #103 in 1998.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls33 shared years, 1993–2025
Jennifer held the stronger position in 22 of those years, Taylor in 10.
Highest recorded here: Jennifer #17 in 1994, Taylor #89 in 2007.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jennifer #413, Taylor #443.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Jennifer held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Taylor in 2.
Highest recorded here: Jennifer #54 in 1996, Taylor #103 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jennifer #650, Taylor #1512.
Northern Ireland · Girls22 shared years, 1997–2022
Jennifer held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Taylor in 14.
Highest recorded here: Jennifer #55 in 1997, Taylor #74 in 2001.
The order changed in 2008: Taylor moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #131 and #139; by 2008 that had become #439 and #131.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Jennifer #354, Taylor #243.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls12 shared years, 1992–2003
Jennifer held the stronger position in 2 of those years, Taylor in 10.
Highest recorded here: Jennifer #42 in 1992, Taylor #19 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Jennifer #88, Taylor #94.
New Zealand · Girls9 shared years, 1994–2003
Jennifer held the stronger position in 2 of those years, Taylor in 7.
Highest recorded here: Jennifer #66 in 1994, Taylor #29 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Jennifer #84, Taylor #88.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Jennifer
Pairs where Jennifer shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Ashleigh
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #58 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #2788.
Jennifer · Ashleigh · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Amelia
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #63 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #3.
Jennifer · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Ella
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #56 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #46.
Jennifer · Ella · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Taylor
Pairs where Taylor shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Oscar vs Taylor
In 1996 they stood at #128 and #121 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #8 and #507.
Oscar · Taylor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alfie vs Taylor
In 1996 they stood at #119 and #121 in England and Wales · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #16 and #507.
Alfie · Taylor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sebastian vs Taylor
In 1996 they stood at #114 and #121 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #47 and #507.
Sebastian · Taylor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mason vs Taylor
In 1996 they stood at #127 and #121 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #77 and #507.
Mason · Taylor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — repeatedly exchanged positions.
- Frank vs Vidar
Frank and Vidar changed places 36 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2025, ending at #459 and #478.
Frank · Vidar · 77 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Helge vs Rolf
Helge and Rolf changed places 35 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2025, ending at #352 and #437.
Helge · Rolf · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Stein vs Arild
Stein and Arild changed places 34 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2014, ending at #452 and #408.
Stein · Arild · 67 shared years, 1945–2014 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Inger vs Kari
Inger and Kari changed places 33 times in Norway · Girls between 1945 and 2025, ending at #292 and #222.
Inger · Kari · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Jennifer | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | Used for both boys and girls |
| Meaning | From a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), combining 'gwyn' and 'hwyfar'. Confined mainly to Cornwall until George Bernard Shaw's 1906 play The Doctor's Dilemma sparked wider adoption. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Welsh, via Cornish transmission | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.fəɹ/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #413 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #443 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Jennifer has a recorded origin (Welsh, via Cornish transmission); Taylor does not have one recorded yet.
- Jennifer has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Taylor.
- A meaning is recorded for Jennifer; Taylor doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Jennifer
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #331 among girls in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1952–2003
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1956 (recorded 1952–2003).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #650 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Taylor
Popularity journey
First recorded1991
First recorded at #91 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1991 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1992–2010
Highest recorded position: #19 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1996 (recorded 1992–2010).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1512 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls