What origin is the name Jens?

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

Is Jens a popular name?

Jens is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jens does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jens?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jens — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jens

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jens

Jens

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Jens is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Scandinavian and Hebrew-rooted name is a short form of Johannes, meaning God is gracious or a divine gift.".

Jens is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Scandinavian and Hebrew-rooted name is a short form of Johannes, meaning God is gracious or a divine gift.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Scandinavian and Hebrew-rooted name is a short form of Johannes, meaning God is gracious or a divine gift.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jens

Very rare in US records

What does Jens mean?

Jens is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Scandinavian and Hebrew-rooted name is a short form of Johannes, meaning God is gracious or a divine gift.".

Is Jens a rare name?

Yes. Jens does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Jens

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Jens

Jens means "This Scandinavian and Hebrew-rooted name is a short form of Johannes, meaning God is gracious or a divine gift." — these names share that spirit.