Jensen - boys name

Jensen name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 94%

Jensen name meaning:

The name Jensen is of Scandinavian origin and is primarily used as a surname. However, it can also be used as a given name for boys. The meaning of the name Jensen is "son of Jens" or "son of Johannes" in Danish and Norwegian. The name Jens is a variant of the name Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."

The name Jensen carries a sense of heritage and familial connection, as it signifies being the son of someone named Jens or Johannes. It embodies a sense of pride in one's lineage and can also symbolize the passing down of family values and traditions from one generation to the next. Additionally, the name Jensen may also reflect attributes associated with the name Jens or Johannes, such as grace, mercy, and divine favor.

Overall, the name Jensen is a meaningful and strong name for boys, evoking a sense of connection to their ancestral roots and embodying qualities of grace and divine favor.

Origin: Scandinavian

Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor'.

Other boys names beginning with J

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 272 out of 4789

169 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -86
  • 5yrs

    -77
  • 1yr

    -24

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (372)

Historical popularity of Jensen

The graph below shows the popularity of the boys's name Jensen from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Jensen in 2024