Jansen
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jansen is a Dutch name meaning “son of John”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.76% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jansen
Jansen is a patronymic surname of Dutch origin, signifying the son of Jan, which is the Dutch equivalent of John. The name is composed of the root 'Jan', a shortened form of Johannes, and the suffix '-sen', an abbreviation of 'zoon' meaning son. This structure follows the standard North Germanic and Dutch pattern of surname formation based on paternal ancestry. Over the course of migration and cultural exchange, it has increasingly been adopted as a given name in diverse English-speaking societies.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jansen
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jansen is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.76% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Jansen
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jansen is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 430K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.03M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 696K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 750K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jansen ranked #7,105 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,389 in 2024 — a drop of 3,716 places. Jansen is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #621 in 1947. Its lowest recorded position was #10,785 in 2010. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1056 places (from #6,049 to #7,105).
Name StyleMethodology
Jansen is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1994, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.6x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Jansen
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jansen is built on two syllables with a hard consonant ending, providing a firm and balanced auditory impression. It is a recognized patronymic surname frequently documented in Dutch and Scandinavian registries. This creates a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jansen
Middle names used with JansenMethodology
Jansen is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jansen Michael · Jansen Scott · Jansen Daniel · Jansen Oscar · Jansen EvanView all 21 boy middle names.
- Total 55 middle names used with Jansen
- 21 girl middle names used with Jansen
- 13 unisex middle names used with Jansen
Middle name suggestions for JansenMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jansen is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Jansen Malik · Jansen Micah · Jansen Monte · Jansen Myron · Jansen Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jansen
Sound Like Jansen Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jensen · Jenson · Johnson · View all 14 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jansen Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jansen”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jansen"Methodology
A surname from Dutch
An unincorporated community in Colorado
A village in Nebraska
A village in Saskatchewan, Canada
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How to Spell Jansen in ASL
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