Boy Name
Jens
"God is gracious. A Scandinavian form of John with connotations of divine favor."
Ranked #4472 for boys
About the Name Jens
Meaning
God is gracious. A Scandinavian form of John with connotations of divine favor.
Origin
Danish/ScandinavianGender
Boy
First Letter
JBoy Rank
#4472
Jens is a boy name of Danish/Scandinavian origin. The name means "God is gracious. A Scandinavian form of John with connotations of divine favor." and Currently ranked #4472 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Danish/Scandinavian names.
Popularity Over Time
#160 1950
#234 1960
#265 1970
#320 1980
#306 1990
#257 2000
#232 2010
#108 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Jens
- JS Jens Stoltenberg (NATO Secretary General)
- JV Jens Voigt (former professional cyclist)