Jepsen
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jepsen
Jepsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jep," where Jep is a Danish diminutive of the name Jeppe (itself derived from Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase").
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Etymology
Jepsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jep," where Jep is a Danish diminutive of the name Jeppe (itself derived from Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase"). The name is primarily used in Danish and Norwegian cultures, reflecting the Nordic patronymic naming tradition, with notable bearers including members of the Danish royal family and other Scandinavian historical figures.
Jepsen currently ranks #10,129 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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