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Jenner

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Pronounced JEN-ur /ˈdʒɛn.ər/High

Meaning: Jenner is an English surname with two threads: an occupational sense from Old French engigneor, 'engineer; deviser,' and a patronymic sense from Jean (a form of John). Carried into given-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname pick: Jenner is English for 'engineer' or 'sword-maker' (said 'JEN-ur'). Modern and clean.

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MeaningJenner is an English surname with two threads: an occupational sense from Old French engigneor, 'engineer; deviser,' and a patronymic sense from Jean (a form of John). Carried into given-name use.

U.S. rank (2024)#11518 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 536

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

Jenner is an English surname, tracing to Old French engigneor, 'engineer; deviser' (also 'sword-maker'), or to Jean, a form of John. Borne by vaccination pioneer Edward Jenner, it has moved into first-name use as a crisp surname pick (said 'JEN-ur').

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

Did you know? Jenner is an English surname meaning 'engineer' or 'deviser,' from Old French engigneor - the same root as 'engine.' It also links to Jean, a form of John. Physician Edward Jenner pioneered vaccination (said 'JEN-ur').

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References - Jenner — English surname 'engineer'; also from Jean/John

Variations

JenerJennerGenner

Nicknames

JenJenn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenner mean?

Jenner is an English surname meaning 'engineer; deviser' (from Old French engigneor), also linked to Jean, a form of John.

How do you pronounce Jenner?

It's said JEN-ur /ˈdʒɛn.ər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jenner a boy or girl name?

Here Jenner is used as a boy's name; the surname is used for both.

How popular is Jenner?

Jenner is a rare first name for boys in the U.S.