The baby name Jacen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-sen (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪsən/).
Jacen is English in Origin.
The baby name Jacen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-sen (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪsən/).
Jacen is English in Origin.
Jacen is a modern English given name arising as an alternative spelling of Jason and as a blend with Jace. It inherits the meaning "healer," from Greek Iason, rooted in iasthai "to heal," and by extension carries the mythic aura of Jason and the Argonauts. The spelling gained visibility in the late 20th century and surged in pop-culture awareness through Jacen Solo of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, giving it a contemporary, sci-fi edge while remaining phonetically identical to Jason.
Variants and related forms include Jason, Jasen, Jayson, Jaycen, and the short forms Jace and Jase; elaborations like Jayceon share the same sound family. International cognates of Jason include Greek Iason, Italian Giasone, and Spanish Jasón. Usage is modest but steady in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents who want a familiar meaning and sound with a fresher, distinctive spelling.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Boys | 2019 | #323 | 5 | 2,618 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #845 | 48 | 7,044 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Jacen is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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