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Jentezen

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEN-tuh-zen /ˈdʒɛn.tə.zɛn/Medium

Meaning: A rare modern given name with the ring of a Dutch or Frisian surname (compare Jansen, Jantzen, 'son of Jan'). It is known in the U.S. chiefly through a prominent megachurch pastor, and given largely in his honor; the underlying route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Unusual and memorable: Jentezen has the ring of a Dutch surname (Jansen, 'son of Jan') and is known from an American pastor (said 'JEN-tuh-zen'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Dutch
MeaningA rare modern given name with the ring of a Dutch or Frisian surname (compare Jansen, Jantzen, 'son of Jan'). It is known in the U.S. chiefly through a prominent megachurch pastor, and given largely in his honor; the underlying route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13092 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220082024

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

Jentezen is a rare modern American given name. Its shape recalls Dutch and Frisian surnames like Jansen and Jantzen, 'son of Jan' — Jan being the Dutch John, 'God is gracious'. In practice it spread as a namesake choice after a prominent American pastor, and the deeper route is uncertain, which we note (said 'JEN-tuh-zen').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Very rare, distinctive, and namesake-driven.

Did you know? Almost every Jentezen in America traces back to one man — a well-known Georgia pastor whose distinctive name became a namesake choice. Behind it lies the Dutch-surname sound of Jansen, 'son of Jan'. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JEN-tuh-zen').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Jentezen — Rare modern given name; Dutch Jansen/Jantzen echo; namesake use; uncertain

Variations

JentzenJantzenJansen

Nicknames

JentZen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jentezen mean?

Jentezen is a rare modern name with the sound of the Dutch surname Jansen, 'son of Jan'. It spread in the U.S. as a namesake choice, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jentezen?

It's said JEN-tuh-zen /ˈdʒɛn.tə.zɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jentezen a boy or girl name?

Jentezen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jentezen?

Jentezen is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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