Jenkins
JEN-kins
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
238
Peak Year
#11 in 1923
First Recorded
1890
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname, meaning "son of John" or "little John". John comes from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious".
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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