What origin is the name Jennings?

Jennings comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Jennings

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Jennings

Boy

English

2 syllables

Jennings is an English boy's name meaning "Little John".

Jennings is a boy name of English origin meaning "Little John". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Little John

Popularity

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What does Jennings mean?

Jennings is a boy name of English origin meaning "Little John".

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Sister names that go with Jennings

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Jennings.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jennings

Jennings means "Little John" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Evan — "Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (Welsh)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)