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Jantzen

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Pronounced JANT-sun /ˈdʒænt.sən/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian, Dutch and North German surname meaning 'son of Jan', Jan being the local form of John ('God is gracious'). Best known in the U.S. through the Jantzen swimwear company; used here as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name with a summery American echo: Jantzen means 'son of Jan', the Dutch and Danish form of John (said 'JANT-sun').

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Origin MediumDutch, Danish, German

MeaningA Scandinavian, Dutch and North German surname meaning 'son of Jan', Jan being the local form of John ('God is gracious'). Best known in the U.S. through the Jantzen swimwear company; used here as a given name.

U.S. rank (2022)#11457 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 698

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jantzen is a Dutch, Danish and North German surname meaning 'son of Jan', the regional form of John ('God is gracious'). It became a household word in the U.S. via the Jantzen swimwear brand, and now travels as a modern surname-style first name alongside Jensen and Hansen (said 'JANT-sun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and bright.

Did you know? Most Americans meet Jantzen on a swimsuit label — the Portland company founded in the early twentieth century — but the name itself is an old Dutch and Scandinavian surname, 'son of Jan' (said 'JANT-sun').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Jantzen — Dutch/Scandinavian surname 'son of Jan'; Jantzen swimwear brand

Variations

JantsenJansenJanssen

Nicknames

JanJantz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jantzen mean?

Jantzen means 'son of Jan', Jan being the Dutch and Scandinavian form of John, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jantzen?

It's said JANT-sun /ˈdʒænt.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jantzen a boy or girl name?

Jantzen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jantzen?

Jantzen is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.