Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is an exciting journey. Names that start with the letter J are particularly popular and timeless, offering a variety of strong and meaningful options. Here are 200 baby boy names that start with J, along with their meanings and origins, to help you find the perfect name for your little one.
- James - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jackson - Of English origin, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jacob - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Jayden - A modern American name, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- John - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Julian - Of Latin origin, meaning "youthful" or "downy."
- Jasper - Of Persian origin, meaning "bringer of treasure."
- Joshua - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my salvation."
- Joseph - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will increase."
- Justin - Of Latin origin, meaning "just" or "righteous."
- Jude - Of Latin origin, meaning "praised."
- Jaxon - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Joel - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh is God."
- Jeremy - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jesse - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "wealth."
- Jordan - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "flowing down" (referring to the River Jordan).
- Javier - Of Spanish origin, meaning "new house" or "bright."
- Jonah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove."
- Jaden - A modern American name, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- Jeffrey - Of German origin, meaning "peaceful pledge."
- Joaquin - Of Spanish origin, meaning "God will judge."
- Josiah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord supports" or "the Lord heals."
- Jace - Of Greek origin, meaning "healer" or a short form of Jason.
- Jake - A diminutive of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Judah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "praised."
- Jason - Of Greek origin, meaning "healer."
- Jamie - A diminutive of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jensen - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Jens."
- Jett - Of English origin, referring to the black gemstone "jet."
- Jase - A diminutive of Jason, of Greek origin, meaning "healer."
- Jaiden - A modern American name, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- Jared - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Johnny - A diminutive of John, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jorge - The Spanish form of George, of Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker."
- Jonas - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove."
- Jalen - A modern American name, possibly derived from Galen, meaning "calm" or "healer."
- Julius - Of Latin origin, meaning "youthful" or "downy."
- Jimmy - A diminutive of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jamison - Of English origin, meaning "son of James."
- Jax - A modern diminutive of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Justice - Of English origin, meaning "just" or "righteous."
- Jerry - A diminutive of Gerald or Jerome, meaning "ruler of the spear" or "sacred name."
- Jessie - Of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Jessica or a variant of Jesse, meaning "gift" or "wealth."
- Jairo - Of Spanish origin, a form of Jairus, meaning "he shines" or "he enlightens."
- Javon - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gracious" or "God is gracious."
- Jermaine - Of Latin origin, meaning "brother" or "from Germany."
- Jadiel - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard."
- Jaxx - A modern variation of Jax, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jaron - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "to sing" or "to shout."
- Jovani - A variation of Giovanni, of Italian origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jaxson - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jericho - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "city of the moon."
- Jayceon - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jay and Cion, meaning "healer" or "son."
- Jair - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he shines" or "he enlightens."
- Junior - Of English origin, often used to distinguish a son from his father, meaning "young" or "younger."
- Jeffery - Of German origin, a variation of Jeffrey, meaning "peaceful pledge."
- Justus - Of Latin origin, meaning "just" or "fair."
- Jacoby - A variation of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Judson - Of English origin, meaning "son of Judd."
- Jaylin - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Jalen, meaning "calm" or "healer."
- Jabari - Of Swahili origin, meaning "brave" or "fearless."
- Jamar - Of Arabic origin, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful."
- Jedidiah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of the Lord."
- Jayson - A modern variation of Jason, of Greek origin, meaning "healer."
- Jovanni - A variation of Giovanni, of Italian origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jamarion - A modern American name, likely a combination of Jamar and Marion, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful."
- Jaylen - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Jalen, meaning "calm" or "healer."
- Jaxen - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Joziah - A variation of Josiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord supports" or "the Lord heals."
- Jay - Of English origin, meaning "jaybird," often used as a diminutive for names like James or Jason.
- Jakari - Of African origin, meaning "a person of great strength."
- Jaime - Of Spanish origin, a variation of James, meaning "supplanter."
- Jovan - Of Slavic origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jaylon - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Jalen, meaning "calm" or "healer."
- Juelz - A modern American name, a variation of Jules, meaning "youthful" or "soft-haired."
- Jean - Of French origin, a variation of John, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jakob - A variation of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Jan - Of Dutch and Scandinavian origin, a variation of John, meaning "God is gracious."
- Joey - A diminutive of Joseph, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will increase."
- Jayse - A modern American name, a variation of Jace, meaning "healer."
- Jameer - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Jamir, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful."
- Jayvion - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jay and Avion, meaning "jaybird" or "birdlike."
- Jaxton - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jeremias - A variation of Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jovanny - A variation of Giovanni, of Italian origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jael - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "mountain goat" or "wild goat."
- Jacen - A modern variation of Jason, of Greek origin, meaning "healer."
- Jarrett - Of German origin, meaning "brave spearman."
- Jasiah - A modern variation of Josiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord supports" or "the Lord heals."
- Jaylan - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Jalen, meaning "calm" or "healer."
- Jamir - Of Arabic origin, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful."
- Jamarcus - A modern American name, a combination of Jamar and Marcus, meaning "handsome" or "warrior."
- Jacobi - A variation of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Jayvon - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jay and Von, meaning "jaybird."
- Justyn - A modern variation of Justin, of Latin origin, meaning "just" or "righteous."
- Jerimiah - A variation of Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jakobe - A modern variation of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
- Jarett - A variation of Jarrett, of German origin, meaning "brave spearman."
- Jamal - Of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty."
- Jaidyn - A modern American name, a variation of Jayden, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- Jeramiah - A variation of Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jaceon - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jace and Cion, meaning "healer."
- Jaymes - A variation of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jariel - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jared and Ariel, meaning "ruler" or "lion of God."
- Jaxsen - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jad - Of Arabic origin, meaning "generous."
- Jermiah - A variation of Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jeffry - A variation of Jeffrey, of German origin, meaning "peaceful pledge."
- Jeremih - A variation of Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jayven - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jay and Aven, meaning "jaybird" or "grass."
- Jashawn - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jay and Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jeriel - A modern American name, possibly a variation of Ariel, meaning "ruler" or "lion of God."
- Jaymeson - A modern variation of Jamison, of English origin, meaning "son of James."
- Jemuel - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "day of God."
- Josue - The Spanish form of Joshua, of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my salvation."
- Jayce - A modern variation of Jace, of Greek origin, meaning "healer."
- Jagger - Of English origin, meaning "carter" or "one who carries goods."
- Jessiah - A modern variation of Jesse, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "wealth."
- Jairus - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he shines" or "he enlightens."
- Jaxxon - A modern variation of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jon - A variation of John, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jiraiya - Of Japanese origin, meaning "young thunder."
- Jim - A diminutive of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jonathan - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
- Julio - Of Spanish origin, meaning "youthful" or "soft-haired."
- Jeremiah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jadence - A modern American name, possibly a combination of Jade and Cadence, meaning "precious stone" and "rhythm."
- Juliusz - The Polish form of Julius, of Latin origin, meaning "youthful" or "downy."
- Johnathan - A variation of Jonathan, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
- Jacksonian - Of English origin, meaning "son of Jackson."
- Jefferson - Of English origin, meaning "son of Jeffrey."
- Jed - A diminutive of Jedidiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of the Lord."
- Jarek - Of Slavic origin, meaning "spring" or "fierce, strong."
- Jetter - Of German origin, meaning "free."
- Jethro - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "abundance" or "excellence."
- Jeth - Of Hebrew origin, often a short form of Jethro, meaning "abundance" or "excellence."
- Jarvis - Of English origin, meaning "servant of the spear."
- Jenson - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Jens."
- Jaeden - A modern variation of Jaden, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- Jarod - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Javi - Of Spanish origin, a diminutive of Javier, meaning "new house" or "bright."
- Jameson - Of English origin, meaning "son of James."
- Jerome - Of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name."
- Jimothy - A modern American name, a blend of Jim and Timothy, meaning "honoring God."
- Jobe - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "persecuted" or "hated."
- Joe - A diminutive of Joseph, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will increase."
- Jedediah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of the Lord."
- Jelani - Of Swahili origin, meaning "mighty" or "powerful."
- Jeromeo - A variation of Jerome, of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name."
- Jibril - Of Arabic origin, meaning "Gabriel," an archangel in Islam.
- Jimi - A diminutive of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Jojo - A diminutive of Joseph or Jonathan, meaning "God will increase" or "gift of God."
- Jomari - A modern American name, a blend of Jo and Mario, meaning "God will increase" and "male warrior."
- Jorgean - A modern variation of Jorge, the Spanish form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker."
- Joshuaa - A variation of Joshua, of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my salvation."
- Judd - Of English origin, meaning "name of a hill."
- Jules - Of French origin, a variation of Julian, meaning "youthful" or "downy."
- Jupiter - Of Latin origin, meaning "supreme god" or "father sky."
- Javierre - A modern variation of Javier, of Spanish origin, meaning "new house" or "bright."
- Javion - A modern American name, a variation of Javan or a blend of Jay and Avion.
- Jaxtyn - A modern variation of Jaxton, meaning "son of Jack."
- Jarrod - Of Hebrew origin, a variation of Jared, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Jazper - A variation of Jasper, of Persian origin, meaning "bringer of treasure."
- Jeff - A diminutive of Jeffrey, of German origin, meaning "peaceful pledge."
- Jefrey - A variation of Jeffrey, of German origin, meaning "peaceful pledge."
- Jerald - Of German origin, meaning "rule of the spear."
- Jered - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Jermain - Of Latin origin, meaning "brother" or "from Germany."
- Jermey - A modern variation of Jeremy, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jerod - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Jerold - Of English origin, meaning "rule of the spear."
- Jeromy - A variation of Jeremy, of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God."
- Jerrell - Of English origin, meaning "strength of the spear."
- Jerrod - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Jerrold - Of English origin, meaning "rule of the spear."
- Jess - A diminutive of Jesse or Jessica, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "wealth."
- Jessy - A variation of Jesse, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "wealth."
- Jesus - Of Spanish origin, a form of Joshua, meaning "the Lord is my salvation."
- Jewell - Of English origin, meaning "precious gem."
- Jilberto - A variation of Gilberto, of German origin, meaning "bright promise."
- Jimmie - A diminutive of James, of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."
- Job - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "persecuted" or "hated."
- Jodie - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "praised."
- Jody - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "praised."
- Johan - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Johann - Of German origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Johnathon - A variation of Jonathan, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
- Johnie - A diminutive of John, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Johnnie - A diminutive of John, of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious."
- Jonathon - A variation of Jonathan, of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
- Jebediah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of the Lord."
- Jadon - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard."
- Jerrick - A modern variation of Derek, of German origin, meaning "ruler of the people."
- Jarell - Of American origin, possibly a modern variation of Jarrell, meaning "rule of the spear."
- Jettson - A modern variation of Jett, meaning "free" or "jet black."
- Jory - Of Hebrew origin, a variation of George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker."
- Jarred - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "descendant" or "he who descends."
- Jet - Of English origin, referring to the black gemstone "jet."
- Jeric - A modern variation of Derek, of German origin, meaning "ruler of the people."
- Jaycob - A variation of Jacob, of Hebrew origin, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter."
These J names offer a blend of classic, modern, and unique options, each with its own rich history and meaning. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or contemporary, you’re sure to find a perfect fit for your baby boy. Remember to consider how the name sounds with your last name and its potential nicknames to ensure it’s the perfect choice for your little one.
