Jens - name meaning, origin

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

is of Scandinavian origin. Variant of John.

Jens has 3 variant forms: Jensen, Jenson and Jensson.

Baby names that sound like Jens are Janos, Janse, Janus, Jonas, Jones and Owens.

Jens is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#83302 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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