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The first name Jensen means 'son of Jens'. It is composed of the Danish and Frisian name Jens (a short form of Johannes, which means 'God is gracious') and the Danish word søn for 'son'.
What does the name Jensen mean?
Jensen derives from 'son of Jens'. The name is a combination of the Danish and Frisian first name Jens, which is a short form of Johannes, and the Danish term søn, meaning 'son'. Jensen is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the father's first name. Therefore, Jensen is mainly common as a surname and appears less frequently as a first name. Typically, Jensen is used in English-speaking regions as an alternative spelling of Jenson. In Denmark, Jensen is one of the most common surnames, even ahead of the typical Danish surnames Nielsen and Hansen. It is also common as a surname in Germany, particularly in North Frisia. Similar name variants include Jenssen, a surname that is more common in Norway, as well as Jenson and Jeanson.
Where does the name Jensen come from?
The name Jensen has its roots in Old Danish and means 'son of Jens'.
How do you pronounce Jensen?
The sound and pronunciation of Jensen are two syllables: 'Jen-sen' [ˈjɛnzn̩]. The short E sound begins clearly, while the consonant cluster -ns- creates a subtle tension. The second syllable sounds soft and tapers off. Overall, Jensen conveys a Scandinavian, sober impression - calm, modern, and with clear, factual contours.
Popularity
In Germany, Jensen is a somewhat less common first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 1,564th. Over the last ten years, Jensen has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,224th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jay / Jeckles / Jen / Jeyjey
Similar first names
Jensena
Famous people
- Christen Jensen Lodberg (Bishop from Denmark)
- Jensen Ackles (Actor)
- Jensen Arnold Hill (American Influencer)
- Jensen Atwood (American Actor)
- Jensen Buchanan (American Actor)
- Jensen Daggett (Actor from the USA)
- Jensen Eulalie (English Actor)
- Jensen Lewis (American Baseball Player)
- Jensen Spencer (Actor from the USA)
- Jorgen Jensen Sadolin (Danish Bishop)
- Karl Nikolai Jensen Börgen (German Astronomer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jensen
What does the name Jensen mean?
Jensen means 'son of Jens' and is a combination of the Danish first name Jens and the Danish word søn, meaning 'son'.
Where does the name Jensen come from?
The name Jensen has its roots in Old Danish and is composed of the elements jens (Jens) and søn (son).
How popular is the name Jensen?
Jensen is primarily common as a surname and is used less frequently as a first name. In Denmark, it is one of the most common surnames, while in English-speaking regions it often appears as an alternative spelling of Jenson.