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Janssen

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAHN-suhn /ˈjɑn.sən/Medium

Meaning: Janssen is a Dutch and Frisian surname meaning 'son of Jan,' Jan being the Dutch form of John, 'God is gracious.' Carried into given-name use as a patronymic surname name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Dutch surname pick: Janssen means 'son of Jan (John)' (said 'YAHN-suhn'). Heritage-rich and crisp.
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Origin MediumDutch
MeaningJanssen is a Dutch and Frisian surname meaning 'son of Jan,' Jan being the Dutch form of John, 'God is gracious.' Carried into given-name use as a patronymic surname name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11477 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419642024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janssen is a widespread Dutch and Frisian surname, 'son of Jan,' from the Dutch form of John, 'God is gracious.' Like other patronymic surnames, it has moved into first-name use, carrying a tidy Low Countries heritage (said 'YAHN-suhn').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Janssen is one of the most common surnames in the Netherlands, meaning 'son of Jan' - Jan being Dutch for John, 'God is gracious.' As a first name it joins the wave of surname picks (said 'YAHN-suhn').
Overall data confidence 58%
References - Janssen — Dutch surname 'son of Jan'

Variations

JansenJansonJansson

Nicknames

JanJans

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janssen mean?

Janssen is a Dutch and Frisian surname meaning 'son of Jan,' Jan being Dutch for John, 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Janssen?

It's said YAHN-suhn /ˈjɑn.sən/ - two syllables, stress on the first, with a y-glide start in Dutch.

Is Janssen a boy or girl name?

Here Janssen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Janssen?

Janssen is a rare first name for boys in the U.S., though a very common Dutch surname.

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