Jennings - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jennings \j(e)-nnin-gs, jenn(i)-ngs\ is a variant of Jenkin (Flemish), and the meaning of Jennings is "little John".

Similar baby names are Henning and Jenkins.

Jennings is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#274 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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