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At a Glance: Name: Jenner – Meaning: engineer or designer – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: JEN-er
Jenner is an English surname that means "engineer or designer," so the name comes with a maker's, planner's meaning built in. Used as a first name, it sounds like a surname and is uncommon: only 6 babies in the U.S. were given the name in 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Jenner
Meaning: Engineer or designer.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jenner
Phonetic: JEN-er IPA: /ˈdʒɛnər/
Popularity of Jenner
Jenner peaked at #2487 in 2011, when 50 babies were named Jenner. By 2024 it had dropped to #11518, with 6 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1976–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jenner mean?
Engineer or designer. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jenner)
How do you pronounce Jenner?
Jenner is pronounced JEN-er (IPA: /ˈdʒɛnər/).
Is Jenner a popular name right now?
Jenner peaked at #2487 in 2011 and is ranked #11518 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2024.)
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