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250 Baby Boy Names That Start With The Letter J

Choosing that perfect name for your little boy can be a difficult and stressful decision to make. So to help you with a little bit of inspiration we have put together some of our favorite boy names that start with the letter J along with their meanings.

Trendy Boy Names That Start With J

Jace – A name of American origin and means nickname. Jace was originally a nickname for the name Jason.

Jack – Of English origin and means God is gracious. This was originally a nickname for the name John but has now become a given name on its own.

Jackson – English in origin and means son of Jack or John. It was originally a British surname that has grown in popularity as a given name.

Jacob – Means supplanter and is of Hebrew origin.

Jacques – A name of French origin and means supplanter.

Jada – Hebrew in origin and means wise. A Hebrew name from the old Testament.

Jaden – The name is a combination of Jay and Aiden, American origin.

Jae – Of Korean origin and means ability, talent. The name can also mean extreme riches, good fortune.

Jago – Means supplanter and is of English origin.

Jai – A name of Indian origin and means victory.

Jaime – The name Jaime means supplanter and is of Spanish origin. 

Jake – This is a name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter.

Jakim – The name Jakin means God lifts up and is of Hebrew origin.

Jamaal – This is a name of Arabic origin that means handsome.

James – A name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter.

Jameson – Means son of James and is of English origin. 

Jamie – This is a name of English origin that means supplanter.

Jamil – The name Jamil means beautiful and elegant and is of Arabic origin. 

Jan – A name of Dutch origin that means God is gracious. 

Janison – Means son of Jane and is of American origin.

Jared – This is a name of Hebrew origin that means descent.

Jareth – The name Jareth is of English origin. 

Jariah – A name of American origin that is a combination of Jane and Mariah.

Jarrett – Means spear brave and is of English origin.

Jarvis – The name Jarvis means spearman and is of English origin.

Jase – A name of American origin that means healer.

Jasper – This is a name of English origin meaning treasurer.

Jax – Means son of Jack and is of American origin.

Jaxon – The name Jaxon is of American origin and means son of Jack.

Jay – Of Latin origin and is the name of a bird in the crow family.

Jayden – A name of American origin that is a form of Jaden.

Jazz – This is a name of American origin that is also the name of a style of music.

Jean – Means God is gracious and is of English origin. 

Jean Baptiste – The name Jean Baptiste comes from St. John the Baptist and is of French origin. 

Jeb – A name of American origin that is a nickname for James or Joseph.

Jed – Means friend of God and is of American origin. 

Jefferson – This is a name of English origin that means son of Jeffrey.

Jenkins – Of English origin and means son of John. 

Jennings – A name of English origin that means family of John.

Jensen – This is a name of Scandinavian origin meaning son of Jens.

Jeremiah – Means God will uplift and is of Hebrew origin. 

Jeremy – Of Hebrew origin and means God will uplift.

Jermaine – French origin and means from Germany. 

Jerome – A name of Latin origin that is a holy name.

Jerry – This is a name of English origin that is a diminutive form of names beginning with Jer or Ger.

Jess – Is a short form of Jesse or Jessica and is of English origin. 

Jesse – Hebrew origin and means God’s gifts.

Jesus – A name of Greek origin meaning God is salvation. 

Jiles – This is a name of American origin that is a form of Giles.

Jody – Is a diminutive form of names beginning with J and is of English origin.

Joe – Means God will increase and is of English origin.

Joel – A name of Hebrew origin that means the Lord God.

Joey – This is a name of English origin that means God will increase.

Johan – German origin and means God is gracious.

Johannes – Means God is gracious and is of Scandinavian origin. 

John – A name of Hebrew origin that means God is gracious.

Johnny – Of Hebrew origin and is a diminutive of John.

Jon – Form of John or diminutive form of Jonathan and is of English origin.

Jonah – Hebrew origin and means a dove.

Jonas – This is a name of Hebrew origin that means a dove.

Jonathan – A name of Hebrew origin that means God has given.

Jones – Welsh origin and means son of John.

Jordan – Means to flow down and is of Hebrew origin. 

Jose – A name of Spanish origin meaning God will increase.

Josef – This is a name of German origin that means God will increase.

Joseph – Hebrew origin meaning God will increase.

Josh – This is a short form of Joshua and is of English origin. 

Joshua – Means God is my salvation and is of Hebrew origin.

Juan – A name of Spanish origin that means God is gracious, graceful.

Jude – Of English origin and is from Judea.

Judson – Means son of Judd and is of English origin.

Julian – This is a name of Latin origin that means youthful.

Justin – English origin and means just or fair.

Quirky Boy Names That Start With J

Jackopa – Means six and is of Native American origin.

Jacobean – From the reign of James I of England and is of English origin.

Jacquard – This is a name of French origin that means weaving in a pattern.

Jaegar – German origin and means hunter.

Jafar – A name of Arabic origin that means stream.

Jaffer – Of Arabic origin and means river.

Jag – Means the universe and is of Indian origin.

Jagger – This is a name of English origin that means carter.

Jaguar – English origin and is the name of a large spotted feline.

Jaimin – A name of American origin that means Supplanter.

Jain – Of Indian origin and is an ancient Indian religion. 

Jair – This means he shines and is of Hebrew origin.

Jairo – This is a name of Spanish origin meaning he shines.

Jam – American origin and is a sweet condiment or a musical get-together.

Jamaica – A name of American origin meaning land of wood and water.

Jamese – Of English origin and is a form of James.

Janardan – Means Lord Vishnu and is of Indian origin.

Janika – This is a name of Slavic origin that means God is gracious.

January – English origin and refers to the month of the same name.

Jaren – A name of English origin meaning singing.

Jarl – Of Latin origin and means man of control.

Jasleen – Means absorbed in good reputation and is of Indian origin.

Jason – This is a name of Greek origin that means healer.

Jatin – Indian origin and is a name of Lord Indra. 

Javen – A name of Arabic origin that means youth.

Javier – Of Spanish origin and means new house.

Jaxie – Means child of Jack and is of American origin. 

Jaxton – This is a name of American origin that comes from the town of Jack/John.

Jaycee – American origin and come from the initials J.C.

Jebediah – A name of Hebrew origin meaning friend of God.

Jedi – Of American origin and is a created name.

Jedrek – Means manly, strong, and is of Polish origin. 

Jeff – This is a name of English origin that means God peace.

Jeffery – English origin that means God peace.

Jengo – A name of Swahili origin that means building

Jenner – Of English origin and means of the family of Jens/John.

Jenski – Means coming home and is of English origin.

Jericho – This is a name of Greek origin and means moon city.

Jeronimo – Spanish origin and is a sacred name.

Jersey – A name of English origin that means grassy island.

Jerusalem – Of English origin and means heritage of peace. 

Jethro – Means abundance and is of Hebrew origin.

Jett – This is a name of English origin meaning jet black.

Jim – English origin and is a diminutive form of James.

Jimbo – A name of Swahili origin that means the country, province.

Jimmy – Of English origin and means supplanter.

Job – Means he who weeps and is of Hebrew origin.

Jodge – This is a name of American origin that is a created name.

Johnson – English origin meaning son of John.

Joop – A name of Dutch origin meaning God will increase.

Joost – Of Dutch origin meaning just.

Jorah – Means early rains and is of Hebrew origin.

Juancho – This is a name of Spanish origin that means God is gracious.

Judge – English origin and means decision-maker, public official.

Jumoke – A name of African origin meaning everyone loves the child.

Jun – Of Chinese origin and means king, handsome talented.

Juventas – Means youth and is of Latin origin.

Unique Boy Names That Start With J

Ja – This is a name of African origin that means magnetic.

Jaan – Scandinavian origin and means God is gracious.

Jabari – A name of Arabic origin meaning fearless.

Jabilo – Of Chinese origin and means medicine man.

Jabre – Means all-powerful and is of American origin. 

Jabulani – This is a name of African origin that means be happy.

Jacek – Polish origin meaning hyacinth flower.

Jacey – A name of American origin that comes from the initials J.C.

Jachai – Of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter.

Jachin – Means God will establish and is of Hebrew origin.

Jacoby – This is a name of  English origin meaning supplanter.

Jacory – American origin and is a created name.

Jaddua – A name of Hebrew origin meaning known.

Jadiel – Of Hebrew origin and means one who will judge.

Jadran – Means from Adria and is of Slavic origin. 

Jadranko – This is a name of Slavic origin meaning person from Adria.

Jae-Seong – Korean origin and means true, sincere.

Jaetyn – A name of American origin.

Jafari – Of Arabic origin and means rivulet, stream.

Jagannath – Means world Lord and is of Indian origin.

Jagat – This is a name of Indian origin that means world.

Jahan – Persian origin and means world.

Jahdahdieh – A name of Native American origin meaning whale who sails.

Jaheim – Of American origin and is a combination of Jamil and Rahim.

Jaidev – Means divine victory and is of Indian origin.

Jairus – This is a name of Greek origin meaning he shines.

Jajly – American origin and is a created name.

Jaka – A name of Slavic origin that means supplanter.

Jalaal – Of Arabic origin and means grandeur.

Jalees – Means companion or friend and is of Arabic origin.

Jalen – This is a name of American origin that is a combination name.

Jalil – Arabic origin meaning great or revered.

Jamal – A name of Arabic origin meaning handsome.

Jamar – Of Arabic origin and means sparks.

Jamarcus – Is a combination of Ja and Marcus and is of American origin.

Jamareon –  This is a name of American origin and it is a created name.

Jame – Hebrew origin and means supplanter.

Jameel – A name of Arabic origin that means attractive.

Jamin – Of Hebrew origin and means right hand.

Jamir – Meaning unknown but is of Arabic origin.

Jamison – This is a name of English origin meaning son of James.

Jamon – Hebrew origin and means right hand of favor.

Jamya – A name of American origin meaning supplanter.

Janus – Of Latin origin and means God of beginnings.

Janusz – Means God is gracious and is of Polish origin.

Japheth – This is a name of Hebrew origin that means handsome.

Jaquan – American origin and means raised by Yahweh.

Jarah – A name of Arabic origin meaning boldness, bravery.

Jaramillo – Of Spanish origin and means of the Jaramago tree. 

Jarlan – Means man of control and is of Latin origin.

Jarmaine – This is a name of American origin that means from Germany.

Jarmo – Scandinavian origin and means God will uplift.

Jarom – A name of Hebrew origin that means to be prosperous and happy.

Jaron – Of Hebrew origin and means singing.

Jathan – Means God has given and is of Hebrew origin.

Jawanza – This is a name of African origin that means dependable.

Jawdat – Arabic origin and means goodness.

Jawed – A name of Hebrew origin that means generous, good.

Jaydel – Of American origin and is a created name.

Jayin – Means victorious and is of Indian origin.

Jayme – This is a name of English origin that is a form of James.

Jehiel – Hebrew origin and means God lives.

Jela – A name of Swahili origin that means father suffered during birth.

Jem – Of Engish origin and is a short form of James or Jemima.

Jenofonte – Means strange voice and is of Spanish origin.

Jens – This is a name of Scandinavian origin that means God is gracious.

Jenue – African origin and comes from Jenue, Nigeria.

Jeong – A name of Korean origin meaning quiet, gentle.

Jeor – Of American origin and is a created name.

Jeriah – Means taught by God and is of Hebrew origin 

Jerod – This is a name of English origin meaning spear brave.

Jeroen – Dutch origin and is a holy name.

Jerrell – A name of English origin meaning spear rule.

Jerrick – Of American origin and is a combination of Jerry and Rick.

Jerrin – Meaning is unknown but is of American origin.

Jerrod – This is a name of English origin that is a form of Gerard.

Jesiah – American origin and is a created name.

Jesualdo – A name of Spanish origin meaning Christian soldier.

Jeven – Of American origin and is a created name.

Jevonte – Meaning is unknown but is of American origin.

Ji – This is a name of Korean origin that means intellectual or wise.

Jian – Chinese origin and means health.

Jiang – A name of Chinese origin that means river.

Jibri – Of African origin and means angel of Allah.

Jicarilla – Means water rapids and is of Native American origin.

Jie – This is a name of Chinese origin that means pure.

Jihan – Arabic origin and means the universe.

Jimi – A name of English origin meaning supplanter.

Jin – Of Japanese origin and means tenderness.

Jinendra – Means victorious and is of Indian origin.

Jiro – This is a name of Japanese origin that means the second son.

Joachim – Hebrew origin and means raised by Yahweh.

Joao – A name of Portuguese origin meaning God is gracious.

Joash – Of Hebrew origin and means God has given.

Joji – Means the second son and is of Japanese origin.

Jokull – This is a name of Scandinavian origin that means glacier of ice.

Jolon – Native American origin and means valley of dead oaks.

Jonco – A name of American origin that is a diminutive form of John or Johnathan.

Jondalar – Of English origin and is a created name.

Jondor – Means God is gracious and is of Scandinavian origin.

Joren – This is a name of Dutch origin that means farmer.

Jorge – Spanish origin and means farmer.

Jorn – A name of Scandinavian origin that means farmer.

Josephus  – Of Latin origin and means God will increase.

Jotham – Means God is perfection and is of Hebrew origin.

Jourdain – This is a name of French origin that means to flow down.

Journey – American origin and means a trip or experience from one place to another.

Jovan – A name of Slavic origin that means God is gracious.

Jovian – Of Slavic origin and means God is gracious.

Joweese – Means chirping bird and is of Native American origin.

Jozi – This is a name of Swahili origin that means a pair.

Juarez – Spanish origin and means son of Suero.

Jubal – A name of Hebrew origin that means stream or river.

Jud – Of English origin and is a form of Judd.

Junayd – Means army and is of Arabic origin.

Juneau – This is a name of French origin that means young.

Jung – German origin and means young.

Jurek – A name of Polish origin meaning farmer.

Justice – Of English origin and means doing right by the law.

Justo – Means just or fair and is of Spanish origin.

Jute – This is a name of Indian origin that means coarse rope made f hemp.

Jyler – American origin and is a created name.

Jyothi – A name of Indian origin that means light.

The Final Thought

That brings us to the end of our list. We hope that you have found the perfect name for your beautiful baby boy from our list of baby boy names beginning with the letter J.

But if not there is no need to panic as there are still plenty more options out there. Good luck with your search!