| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Dutch, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jan-sen |
About Jansen
Crisp and professional, this name exudes reliability and straightforward charm. The Scandinavian-influenced styling gives it a clean, Nordic coolness that appeals to contemporary tastes. It's substantial enough for a CEO's nameplate yet friendly enough for a kindergarten cubby label. The name strikes an excellent balance between familiar and distinctive—recognizable enough that people won't struggle with pronunciation, unique enough that your son likely won't share it with classmates. There's an understated confidence here, a name that doesn't need to shout to be noticed. It ages exceptionally well, maintaining appropriateness from childhood through retirement, and works seamlessly across casual and formal contexts.
Nicknames for Jansen
| Jan |
| Sen |
| J.S. |
| Janny |
Famous People Named Jansen
| Jansen Panettiere | American actor |
| Jansen Harkins | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Jansen Myrry | Norwegian artist |
| Jansen Friedh | German footballer |
| Jansen McLean | Australian cricketer |
| Jansen Magpusao | Filipino actor |
| Jansen Teakle | Australian musician |
| Jansen Folkers | Dutch cyclist |
| Jansen Gomez | Spanish dancer |
| Jansen Raymond | Seychellois politician |
| Jansen Brooksby | American tennis player |
| Jansen Tien | Surinamese poet |
| Jansen Young | American activist |
| Jansen Clark | British chef |
| Jansen Moggee | South African author |
| Jansen Pinto | Indian swimmer |
| Jansen Manansala | Filipino musician |
| Jansen Giaimo | Italian rugby player |
| Jansen Gebauer | Austrian bobsledder |
| Jansen Ang | Singaporean filmmaker |
Characters Named Jansen
| Jansen Grey | character in a fantasy novel |
| Jansen Thorn | protagonist in a mystery series |
| Jansen Rivers | space explorer in a sci-fi story |
| Jansen Wolfe | wizard character in a fantasy book |
| Jansen Blackwood | villain in a thriller novel |
| Jansen Knight | superhero in a comic series |
| Jansen Hart | detective in a crime fiction |
| Jansen Locke | adventurer in a steampunk tale |
| Jansen Hawke | pilot in a futuristic story |
| Jansen Stone | time traveler in a science fiction novel |
| Jansen Reed | magician in a fantasy world |
| Jansen Cross | character in a dystopian novel |
| Jansen Drake | pirate in an adventure story |
| Jansen Vale | explorer in a historical fiction |
| Jansen Steele | spy in a spy thriller |
| Jansen Swift | protagonist in a coming-of-age novel |
| Jansen Ember | mage in a fantasy series |
| Jansen Thornfield | hero in a romantic novel |
| Jansen Blaze | warrior in a high-fantasy epic |
| Jansen Frost | character in a winter-themed story |