Jennifer

Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-uhf-er ]

Boy Name #20,703 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jennifer is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHN-uhf-er.

Parents who love the name Jennifer often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,703
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Jennings #1956

Nicknames

Jen Jey Jenie Jennie

Also a Girl Name

Jennifer is also used as a girl name, ranked #546.

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Similar Names

Jennie Jessie Jean Jeanette Jeannette Jenny Jeanne Jettie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jennifer

Is Jennifer a boy or girl name?

Jennifer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20703. As a girl name, it is ranked #546. Jennifer is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jennifer?

Jennifer is pronounced j-EHN-uhf-er.

How popular is the name Jennifer?

Jennifer is currently ranked #20703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jennifer?

Common nicknames for Jennifer include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jennie.

Is Jennifer a common or rare name?

Jennifer is an uncommon name, ranked #20703 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jennifer

Jennifer is a boy name .

Is Jennifer a boy or girl name? Jennifer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,703 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #546. Jennifer is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jennifer is currently ranked #20,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jennifer include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jennifer include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.