TheNameDBLejeune
MasculineMeaning
The young one, or a surname for a younger person.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'le jeune' (the young), a surname traditionally used to distinguish a younger person from an older one with the same name. This occupational or descriptive surname became hereditary in French families.
About the Name Lejeune
Lejeune is primarily a French surname occasionally used as a given name. It reflects medieval French naming conventions for distinguishing family members.