The letter J brings names a sense of joy and jauntiness. Or, if you want something more just and judicious, or even jocular, this list of unique boy names starting with J has you covered.
Ja
Ja is a name of African origins meaning “Magnetic.”
Jaakoppi
Jaakoppi is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jaan
Jaan is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Jabbar
Jabbar is an Arabic name meaning “Powerful.” This name is often associated with basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Jabilo
Jabilo is a name of African origins meaning “Medicine man.”
Jabir
Jabir is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Comforter.” Jabir ibn Hayyan was an early chemist, often called the father of chemistry.
Jabulani
Jabulani is a name of African origins meaning “Be happy.”
Jacek
Jacek is a name of Polish origins meaning “Hyacinth flower.”
Jacenty
Jacenty is a name of Polish origins meaning “Hyacinth flower.”
Jachai
Jachai is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jachin
Jachin is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God will establish.”
Jacop
Jacop is a Turkish name meaning “Supplanter.”
Jacory
Jacory is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jacques
Jacques is a name of French origins meaning “Supplanter.” Jacques Cousteau was a famous ocean explorer.
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Jacquez
Jacquez is a name of Basque origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jadran
Jadran is a name of Slavic origins meaning “From Adria.”
Jadranko
Jadranko is a Slavic name meaning “Person from Adria.”
Jaegar
Jaegar is a name of German origins meaning “Hunter.” It may also be spelled Jaeger.
Jafar
Jafar is an Arabic name meaning “Stream.” This name may be associated with the character Jafar in Disney’s Aladdin.
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Jafari
Jafari is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Rivulet, stream.”
Jafaru
Jafaru is a name of African origins meaning “Rivulet, stream.”
Jaffar
Jaffar is a name of Arabic origins meaning “River.” A similar name with the same meaning is Jaffer.
Jag
Jag is a name of Indian origins meaning “The universe.”
Jagannath
Jagannath is a name of Indian origins meaning “World lord.”
Jagat
Jagat is a name of Indian origins meaning “World.”
Jagdish
Jagdish is a name of Indian origins meaning “Ruler of the world.”
Jagjit
Jagjit is a name of Indian origins meaning “Conqueror.”
Jago
Jago is a name of English origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jaguar
Jaguar is a name of English origins meaning “Large spotted feline.” While a jaguar certainly is a large feline, it’s also the name of a luxury car brand.
Jahan
Jahan is a Persian name meaning “World.”
Jahangir
Jahangir is a name of Persian origins meaning “World.”
Jaheim
Jaheim is a name of American origins that combines the names Jamil and Rahim.
Jai
Jai is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victory.”
Jaidev
Jaidev is a name of Indian origins meaning “Divine victory.”
Jairus
Jairus is a name of Greek origins meaning “He shines.”
Jaka
Jaka is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jakim
Jakim is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God lifts up.”
Jalaal
Jalaal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Grandeur.”
Jalal
Jalal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Greatness.” Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī was the full name of the famed Persian poet and mystic Rumi.
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Jalees
Jalees is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Companion, friend.”
Jalil
Jalil is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Great, revered.”
Jamaal
Jamaal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Handsome.”
Jamarcus
Jamarcus is an American name that combines Ja and Marcus.
Jamareon
Jamareon is a name of American origins of unknown meaning.
Jamaun
Jamaun is a name of American origins meaning “Right hand of favor.”
Jamel
Jamel is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Beautiful.”
Jamil
Jamil is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Beautiful, elegant.”
Jamin
Jamin is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Right hand.”
Jamon
Jamon is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Right hand of favor.”
Jamshid
Jamshid is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Shining.”
Janardan
Janardan is a name of Indian origins meaning “Lord Vishnu.”
Janek
Janek is a name of Polish origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Janison
Janison is a name of American origins meaning “Son of Jane.”
Janusz
Janusz is a Polish name meaning “God is gracious.”
Japheth
Japheth is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Handsome.”
Jaquan
Jaquan is a name of American origins meaning “Raised by Yahweh.”
Jareth
Jareth is a name of English origins with an unknown meaning. It’s often associated with Jareth the Goblin King, played by David Bowie in Labyrinth.
Jariath
Jariath is a name of American origins and is an invented name.
Jarl
Jarl is a name of Latin origins meaning “Man of control.”
Jarlan
Jarlan is a name of Latin origins meaning “Man of control.”
Jarlath
Jarlath is a name of Irish origins meaning “Ruler, of control.”
Jarli
Jarli is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Owl.”
Jarmaine
Jarmaine is a name of American origins meaning “From Germany.”
Jarom
Jarom is a Hebrew name meaning “To be prosperous and happy.”
Jaromir
Jaromir is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Young, strong and peace, world.”
Jaron
Jaron is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Singing.”
Jarrett
Jarrett is a name of English origins meaning “Spear brave.”
Jarvis
Jarvis is a name of English origins meaning “Spear man.”
Jaser
Jaser is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Fearless.”
Jasher
Jasher is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Righteous.”
Jathan
Jathan is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God has given.”
Jathaniel
Jathaniel is a name of American origins meaning “Gift of God.”
Jatin
Jatin is a name of Indian origins meaning “A name of Lord Indra.”
Jauhar
Jauhar is an Arabic name meaning “Jewel.”
Javan
Javan is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Youth.”
Javana
Javana is a name of Indian origins meaning “Young man.”
Javed
Javed is a name of Indian origins meaning “Immortal, eternal.”
Javen
Javen is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Youth.”
Javes
Javes is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Javonte
Javonte is an American invented name.
Jawanza
Jawanza is a name of African origins meaning “Dependable.”
Jawed
Jawed is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Generous, good.”
Jaxith
Jaxith is a name of Hungarian origins meaning “Kind-hearted.”
Jayakrishna
Jayakrishna is an Indian name meaning “Victorious Krishna.”
Jayant
Jayant is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”
Jayashankar
Jayashankar is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious Shiva.”
Jayesh
Jayesh is an Indian name meaning “Victory, winner.”
Jayin
Jayin is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”
Jayvon
Jayvon is an American name with an unknown meaning.
Jaywant
Jaywant is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”
Jazib
Jazib is a name of Arabic origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jean Baptiste
Jean Baptiste is a name of French origins meaning “St. John the Baptist.”
Jeb
Jeb is a name of American origins that is a nickname for James or Joseph.
Jebediah
Jebediah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Friend of God.”
Jecori
Jecori is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jed
Jed is a name of American origins meaning “Friend of God.”
Jedaiah
Jedaiah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “The hand of the Lord.”
Jedrek
Jedrek is a Polish name meaning “Manly, strong.”
Jedrzej
Jedrzej is a name of Polish origins meaning “Manly, strong.”
Jeevan
Jeevan is a name of Indian origins meaning “Giving life.”
Jeeves
Jeeves is a name of English origins meaning “Of St. Genevieve.”
Jehan
Jehan is a French name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jehiel
Jehiel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God lives.”
Jehudiel
Jehudiel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Praise of God.”
Jengo
Jengo is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Building.”
Jenkins
Jenkins is a name of English origins meaning “Son of John.”
Jenner
Jenner is a name of English origins meaning “Of the family of Jens/John.”
Jenofonte
Jenofonte is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Strange voice.”
Jens
Jens is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Jeor
Jeor is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jered
Jered is a name of Hebrew origins and is a form of Jared.
Jeret
Jeret is a name of English origins meaning “Rules with spear.”
Jeriah
Jeriah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Taught by God.”
Jeriel
Jeriel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Fear of God.”
Jerod
Jerod is a name of English origins meaning “Spear brave.”
Jeroen
Jeroen is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Holy name.”
Jerold
Jerold is a name of English origins meaning “Spear rule.”
Jerom
Jerom is a name of American origins meaning “Holy name.”
Jeronimo
Jeronimo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Sacred name.”
Jerrell
Jerrell is a name of English origins meaning “Spear rule.”
Jerrick
Jerrick is a name of American origins that combines Jerry and Rick.
Jerrin
Jerrin is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jerrod
Jerrod is an English name that is an alternate form of Gerard.
Jerzy
Jerzy is a name of Polish origins meaning “Farmer.”
Jesher
Jesher is a Hebrew name meaning “Upright.”
Jesper
Jesper is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Treasurer.”
Jessen
Jessen is a name of German origins meaning “From the town of Jessen.”
Jesualdo
Jesualdo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Christian soldier.”
Jethro
Jethro is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Abundance.” Jethro was the name of a Biblical figure and is also associated with the band Jethro Tull.
Jevin
Jevin is an American name with an unknown meaning.
Jevonte
Jevonte is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Ji-Hun
Ji-Hun is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Wise, high-ranking.”
Jian
Jian is a Chinese name meaning “Health.”
Jibri
Jibri is a name of African origins meaning “Angel of Allah.”
Jibril
Jibril is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Strength from God.”
Jihad
Jihad is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Striving, struggling.”
Jimbo
Jimbo is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Country, province.”
Jimenez
Jimenez is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Son of Jim/James.”
Jingyuan
Jingyuan is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Respect, honor.”
Jirair
Jirair is a name of Armenian origins meaning “Agile.”
Jirani
Jirani is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Neighbor.”
Jiro
Jiro is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Second son.” It may also be spelled Jirou.
Jitendra
Jitendra is a name of Indian origins meaning “Conquered Indra.”
Joachim
Joachim is a Hebrew name meaning “Raised by Yahweh.”
Joah
Joah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Brother of Yahweh.”
Joao
Joao is a name of Portuguese origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Joash
Joash is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God has given.”
Job
Job is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “He who weeps.”
Joceran
Joceran is a name of German origins meaning “Great raven.”
Jock
Jock is a name of English origins and is a diminutive form of John.
Joffrey
Joffrey is a name of English origins meaning “Peace of a stranger.” Joffrey Baratheon was a major antagonist in the Game of Thrones series.
Joham
Joham is a German name meaning “God is gracious.”
Johann
Johann is a name of German origins meaning “God is gracious.” Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician.
Johannes
Johannes is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Johnavon
Johnavon is a name of American origins that combines John and Avon.
Johnson
Johnson is a name of English origins meaning “Son of John.”
Jojen
Jojen is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning. Jojen Reed was a character in the popular Game of Thrones series.
Joji
Joji is a Japanese name meaning “Second son.”
Jokull
Jokull is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Glacier of ice.”
Jolyon
Jolyon is a name of English origins meaning “Youthful, downy.”
Jonan
Jonan is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious” or “Wolf.”
Jonco
Jonco is a name of American origins and is a diminutive form of John or Jonathan.
Jondalar
Jondalar is a name of English origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jondor
Jondor is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious” or “Thunder.”
Jono
Jono is an American name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jonty
Jonty is a name of English origins. It is a diminutive form of Jonathan.
Joop
Joop is a name of Dutch origins meaning “God will increase.”
Joost
Joost is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Just.”
Joren
Joren is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Farmer.”
Joris
Joris is a Dutch name meaning “Farmer.”
Jorn
Jorn is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Farmer.”
Jorrin
Jorrin is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Farmer.”
Jorrit
Jorrit is a name of German origins meaning “Rules with spear.”
Jort
Jort is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Rules with spear.”
Josea
Josea is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God will increase.”
Josef
Josef is a German name meaning “God will increase.”
Josepe
Josepe is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God will increase.”
Josephus
Josephus is a Latin name meaning “God will increase.”
Jotham
Jotham is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is perfection.”
Jotunn
Jotunn is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Giant.”
Jovan
Jovan is a Slavic name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jove
Jove is a name of Latin origins meaning “Jupiter.”
Jovian
Jovian is a name of Latin origins meaning “Jupiter.”
Jowan
Jowan is an English name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jozi
Jozi is a name of Swahili origins meaning “A pair.”
Ju-long
Ju-long is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Powerful as a dragon.”
Juancho
Juancho is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Jubal
Jubal is a Hebrew name meaning “Stream” or “Ram.”
Jud
Jud is a name of English origins and is a form of Judd.
Judas
Judas is a name of Greek origins meaning “Praised.” Judas was a Biblical apostle, and this name is also associated with the band Judas Priest.
Judd
Judd is a name of English origins meaning “To flow down.”
Judge
Judge is a name of English origins meaning “Decision maker/public official.” It may be associated with actor Judge Reinhold.
Juhani
Juhani is a Scandinavian name meaning “God is gracious.”
Junaid
Junaid is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Armed.”
Junayd
Junayd is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Army.”
Junipero
Junipero is a Spanish name meaning “Juniper tree.”
Junius
Junius is a name of Latin origins meaning “Youthful.”
Junpei
Junpei is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Pure, genuine.”
Jurek
Jurek is a name of Polish origins meaning “Farmer.”
Juriaan
Juriaan is a Dutch name meaning “Farmer.”
Juro
Juro is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Tenth son.” It may also be spelled Jurou.
Jurrijn
Jurrijn is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Farmer.”
Justinian
Justinian is a Latin name meaning “Just, fair.”
Justis
Justis is a name of American origins meaning “Just, fair.”
Justo
Justo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Just, fair.”
JuVaughn
JuVaughn is an American name meaning “Small.”
Jyothi
Jyothi is a name of Indian origins meaning “Light.”
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
