Jaysen

Jaysen is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jason, which comes from Greek mythology where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. The traditional Jason derives from Greek meaning 'healer.' This contemporary spelling variation gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, part of a trend toward creative spellings of classic names. The 'y' spelling gives the familiar name a more distinctive look while maintaining the same pronunciation. Parents might choose this spelling to make the common name more unique or to echo spelling patterns of other modern names with 'y' substitutions.

Pronounced JAY-sun.

As of October 2026, Jaysen ranked #1830 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1390 in 2011.