Jensen

Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
"son of Jens"

Jensen Origin and Meaning

The name Jensen is a boy's name of Danish origin meaning "son of Jens".

A variation of Jenson, which is actually more popular than the original in the United States. This spelling also holds the distinction of being the most common surname in Denmark.

The most famous Jensen these days is Nvidia cofounder Jensen Huang. Huang's name is an Anglicization of his Chinese name Jen-Hsun.

Jensen Ackles, best known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester on the hit television show Supernatural, has brought this name into the spotlight.

# 301 in the US

Jensen Rank in US Top 1000

# 658 on Nameberry

Jensen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Jensen Popularity

Famous People Named Jensen

  • Jensen Ross Ackles
    American actor
  • Jensen
    Gerard Karp aka Hot Karl, American rapper and performer
  • Jensen Gering (b. 2008)
    son of actors Galen and Jenna Gering
  • Jensen James Beatie (b. 2010)
    son of trans activist and media personality Thomas Beatie
  • J. Hans D. Jensen
    German nuclear physicist and Nobel prizewinner
  • Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
    winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Jensen in Pop Culture

  • Jensen
    minor villain character on TV series "Days of our Lives"
  • Gabe Jensen
    from the movie "Mindhunters" played by LL Cool J
  • Jensen
    minor character in the TV show "Parenthood," portrayed by actor Cole Jackson Sand