Jens

Jens is a Scandinavian and North German contracted form of Johannes, itself derived from the Latin Iohannes, which traces back through Greek Ioannes to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has been in continuous use throughout Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland for centuries, functioning as the everyday vernacular equivalent of John in those regions. It remains particularly common in Denmark, where it has long ranked among the most popular masculine names. Related forms include Hans, Jan, Johan, and Johann.