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Jenson
♂ Boy
Pronounced JEN-son /ˈdʒɛn.sən/Low
Meaning: Son of Jens; son of JohnLow
In 30 seconds: Jenson is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Jens (the Danish form of John meaning God is gracious). Made famous by Formula 1 champion Jenson Button, it is a clean strong name.
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MeaningSon of Jens; son of John
U.S. rank (2024)#1348 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births141 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,707
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Jenson is the English spelling of Jensen, the Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Jens (Danish John). The Jenson spelling is associated primarily with the British racing driver.
Jenson is used in the UK and United States, partly through the fame of Jenson Button.
Did you know? Jenson Button won the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship in one of motorsport's most dramatic seasons, going from no wins to champion. His name became associated with sporting excellence.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
JensenJensson
Nicknames
Jen
Famous Bearers
- ★Jenson Button (1980–present)British racing driver who won the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship with Brawn GP
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Frequently Asked
What does Jenson mean?
Jenson means son of Jens, the Danish form of John meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Jenson?
Jenson is pronounced JEN-son with two syllables.
What is the origin of Jenson?
Jenson comes from Scandinavian, Danish.
What names are similar to Jenson?
Similar names include Jensen, Emerson, and Grayson.