Name profile

BoyPronounced English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.lən/English language family

Jalen

An invented name.

Quick answer

Jalen is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.lən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.lən/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

An invented name. In America it was popularized in the 1990s by basketball player Jalen Rose (1973-), whose name was a combination of those of his father James and maternal uncle Leonard.

Notes and context

Usage: african american