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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Jens
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JEN-sen
Jensen is a boy's name of Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian) origin, meaning "son of Jens." It's pronounced JEN-sen, and it blends a clean, modern feel with a more timeless, classic shape — a patronymic name that reads as sleek and current rather than old-fashioned. If you're drawn to names with a clear, traceable meaning and Nordic roots, Jensen fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Jensen
Meaning: Son of Jens.
Origin: Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jensen
JEN-senIPA /ˈdʒɛnsən/
Popularity of Jensen
Jensen reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #288 with 1,194 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #327 with 1,054 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1927 to 2024.
Names Like Jensen
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FAQ
What does the name Jensen mean?
Son of Jens. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jensen?
Jensen is pronounced JEN-sen (IPA: /ˈdʒɛnsən/).
Is Jensen a popular name right now?
Jensen is near its all-time peak (#288 in 2019), ranked #327 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1927–2024.)
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