Baby names carry a lot of significance, and choosing the perfect name for your little one is a big decision. If you’re looking for baby boy names that start with J, you’re in the right place!
In this post, we have put together 100 of the most popular, unique, and meaningful baby boy names starting with the letter “J,” along with their origins and meanings. Whether you’re drawn to traditional, modern, or unique names, there’s a “J” name out there that will be just right for your baby.
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Popular Baby Boy Names That Start with J, Their Origins and Meanings
1. Jacob
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter; one who follows
2. Jackson
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Jack
3. James
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter; He who closely follows; “May he protect.”
4. Jace
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Healer; the Lord is my salvation
5. Jayden
Origin: Hebrew (a variant of Jadon)
Meaning: Thankful
6. Joshua
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is salvation
7. Jonathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
8. Justin
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fair, righteous
9. Joel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is God
10. Jonah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dove; Peaceful
11. Joseph
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will add; God shall add
12. Jasper
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Treasurer; bringer of treasure
Unique Baby Boy Names Starting with J
13. Jett
Origin: English (derived from Jet Black)
Meaning: Black gemstone
14. Jaxon
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Jack; God has been gracious
15. Jeremy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will uplift
16. Judah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Praise; The praised one
17. Julian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful; Young-hearted
18. Javier
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: New house; bright
19. Jase
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Healer
20. Jared
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Descending; to descend
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Classic Baby Boy Names That Begin with J
21. Jay
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Jaybird; to rejoice; cheerful; name of a brightly colored bird
22. Jefferson
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Jeffrey
23. Johan
Origin: German (version of John)
Meaning: God is gracious
24. Jalen
Origin: American
Meaning: Calm; tranquil
25. Jagger
Origin: English
Meaning: Carter; peddler
26. Jameson
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of James
27. Julius
Origin: Latin and Greek
Meaning: Youthful, soft-haired, attractive
28. Josiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God supports, God heals, Yahweh supports
29. Jovan
Origin: Latin, Hebrew, Slavic
Meaning: God is gracious; sky father
30. Jeb
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved friend; holder of the heel
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Biblical Baby Boy Names Starting with J
31. Jensen
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Son of Jens; God is gracious
32. Joaquin
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will establish; established by God
33. Jericho
Origin: Arabic, Hebrew
Meaning: City of the moon; fragrant
34. Justice
Origin: Latin and English
Meaning: Fairness; righteousness; upright
35. Jairo
Origin: Hebrew (from Yair)
Meaning: He shines; God will awaken; God enlightens
36. Jaron
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: To sing; To cry and rejoice; To shout praises
37. Jamie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter/one who grabs the heel.
Although popular for boys, Jamie is considered gender-neutral and is suitable for either gender.
38. Joey
Origin: Hebrew; English (it is often used as a short form of Joseph)
Meaning: God will increase
39. Jax
Origin: English; American
Meaning: It is a modernized short form of Jackson (“son of Jack”) which means God is gracious or God has shown favor.
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Strong and Masculine Baby Boy Names That Start with J
40. Jabari
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Fearless; The brave one
41. Jiraiya
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Young thunder; diligent
42. Jonatan
Origin: Hebrew ( a respelling of the timeless Jonathan)
Meaning: Gift of God; God has given
43. Jesiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will support; God gives
44. Jake
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, ” May God Protect” (It is derived from Jacob)
45. Junior
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Young one; the younger
46. Jenson
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Son of Jens
47. Jerome
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Holy name; Sacred name
48. Jules
Origin: Jules is a gender-neutral name with Latin, Greek and French origins
Meaning: Youthful
Jules is also often used as a playful form or short form for Julia, Julian or Julius.
49. Jaxson
Origin: English ( an alternative spelling for Jackson)
Meaning: Son of Jack
50. Jadon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Thankful; God has heard
51. Jethro
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Abundance
In the Bible, Jethro was the father-in-law to Moses through his wife Zipporah.
52. Jim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Jim is a diminutive of James.
53. Jon
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: God is gracious
Jon is often a derivative of John or Jonathan.
54. Jorah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Early rain; Teacher
55. Jayceon
Origin: American (it is a modern twist to Jason)
Meaning: Healer; the Lord is salvation
56. Jonathon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Jonathon is a variant of Jonathan which means Gift of God or God has given.
57. Jaycob
Origin: Hebrew (variant spelling of Jacob)
Meaning: Supplanter
58. Joss
Origin: German
Meaning: Champion; Experience in battle; God will increase
59. Jovani
Origin: Italian (variation of Giovanni)
Meaning: God is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
60. Jimmy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The name Jimmy is a short form for James with means supplanter or holder of the heel.
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Modern and Trendy J Names for Boys
61. Jasiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Jasiah is derived from Josiah which means God supports, God heals or God will save.
62. Jaxen
Origin: American
Meaning: God is gracious
63. Jody
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Praised one
64. Jory
Origin: It has Greek, Celtic and Hebrew origins
Meaning: Jory is often used as a Cornish variant of George, which means Farmer or Earthworker.
65. Josue
Origin: Hebrew; Portuguese
Meaning: God is salvation
66. Jair
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He shines; He is enlightened
67. Jibril
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God’s servant; angel; strength from God
68. Job
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He who weeps; He who turns to God; The persecuted one
69. Johnathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
70. Jude
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Praised
71. Janus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Divine gate: Gateway; God of beginnings
72. Jennings
Origin: English
Meaning: Little John; son of John
73. Jermaine
Origin: French
Meaning: From Germany; one who is brotherly
74. Johann
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious
75. Jaylon
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Calm
76. Jaleel
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Great; Revered; Majestic
77. Jedidiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved of the Lord
78. Jessiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God supports
79. Jamari
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful
Find the Perfect Name for your Baby J?
Whether you’re after a name with a deep cultural or religious connection, or you simply want something unique, there are plenty of great options here to find. As I often say, your child’s name is going to stick with them for a lifetime, so take your time to find a meaningful name that feels just right for your little one.
