Jenkin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jenkin \j(e)-

is of Flemish origin, and its meaning is "little John".

Jenkin has 4 variant forms: Jenkins, Jenkyn, Jenkyns and Jennings.

For more information, see also the related name John.

Jenkin is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#13748 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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