US Popularity Rank: 23133

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Jan's son, son of Jan; Jehovah has favored

Meaning “Jan’s son” or “son of Jan,” Jantzen is a boy’s name of Scandinavian origin. Variants include Jansen, Jensen, and Janson. As a surname, it originated in Holstein, Germany, and is derived from variants of the personal name John, meaning “Jehovah has favored.” Jantzen Connery Witte is a baseball player who shares this name. With deep historical roots and a distinctive sound, this name captures attention and will help baby stand out from the crowd.