Jensen

Meaning of Jensen

Jensen means "son of Jens" or "son of John."

Jensen has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jensen

Jensen is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #282 in 2025 from #999 in 2008.

Notable people named Jensen

• Jensen Ackles
  Actor, Supernatural star
• Jensen Button
  Formula One racing driver
• Jensen Lewis
  American football player
• Jensen Buchanan
  Actor, General Hospital
• Jensen Plowright
  Australian cyclist

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Questions about the name Jensen

What does the name Jensen mean?

Jensen means jensen means "son of jens" or "son of john.", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Jensen a boy's or a girl's name?

Jensen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jensen?

In 2025, Jensen ranked #282 for boys, up from #327 the year before.

When was Jensen most popular?

Jensen peaked at #282 in 2025.