Jenkin - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Jenkin \j(e)-nkin, jen-kin\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jenkin. Compare Jenkin with related baby names.