J is for classic boy names like Jacob, John, Jason, and Jeffrey, but also lesser-known names like Jäger, Jalen, Jett, and Justice.
| Names | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| James | James is a common royal name used in Europe and the English version of Jacob, and happens to be one of the most popular boy’s… | |
| Jacob | While Jacob has long been considered a classic boys name, a new generation of youth will always associate the name with a… | |
| John | If you think everyone knows someone named John, you’re probably right. Since 1880, John has spent many years ranked #1 in… | |
| Joseph | Biblically, the name Joseph holds a lot of significance. Not only was he the son of Jacob who ended up ruling Egypt, he is… | |
| Joshua | In the Old Testament, Joshua fought the battle of Jericho (hence, the song) and led the Isrealites to the Promised Land…. | |
| Jesus | Jesus Christ is the central figure of the Bible’s New Testament, and Christianity is founded on his life and teachings. The… | |
| Jonathan | Fun party fact: while most people assume that Jonathan is the more formal version of John, it’s actually the longer version… | |
| Justin | After the name reached a point of over-popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, new parents took a bit of a break from… | |
| Jason | In Greek mythology, Jason led a group of warriors called the Argonauts on a search to find the Golden Fleece. The name may… | |
| Josiah | Josiah was the boy king who had a spiritual awakening at the age of 8, and during his reign, dedicated himself to restoring… | |
| Jack | Often used as a nickname for the name John back in the day, Jack has climbed the beanstalk of baby names to become a relatively… | |
| Jeremiah | Jeremiah is experiencing a surge in popularity, surpassing Jeremy, Jerome, and Jermaine. An Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah… | |
| Jeremy | Jeremy is the English version of the more Puritan-sounding Jeremiah. The name was super popular in the 80s but has since… | |
| Julian | Julian is a form of Julius (i.e. Julius Ceasar) and the family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. In the New Testament… | |
| Joel | Joel, a prophet from the Old Testament, has always been a fairly popular name for boys despite it’s dated sound. | |
| Jared | Hebrew: | Descending; a pre-flood biblical name related to Jordan |
| Jesse | Is your baby the biggest gift of all? Then the name Jesse might be appropriate. Meaning “gift” in Hebrew, the biblical Jesse… | |
| Jose | Portuguese: | May God give increase. |
| Jeffrey | This name has long been out of fashion, but its stuffy British feel could make it poised for a comeback. It’s more modern… | |
| Jamie | Scottish Origin | |
| Judah | Hebrew: | Praised; In the Bible, one of Jacob”s twelve sons and the ancestor of the tribe of Judah. The Greek form Judas is associated… |
| Jackson | English: | Son of Jack or John; a surname |
| Jasper | English: | Variant of Caspar |
| Jake | English: | Abbreviation of Jacob. |
| Jonah | Hebrew: | Dove; In the Bible, Jonah the prophet was swallowed by a great fish and safely emerged from his belly three days later. Sailors… |
| Jude | Hebrew: | Praised; a variant of Judah. The Beatles” smash hit “Hey Jude” was one of the first rock singles to break the standard running… |
| Josh | Hebrew Origin | |
| Juan | Spanish Origin | |
| Jaden | Hebrew Origin | |
| Jay | Originally a familiar form of names such as Jacob, James, and Jason, Jay is now a given name in its own right. This unisex… | |
| Javier | Javier is the Spanish variation of the name Xavier, and has emerged as a consistently popular name—particuarly within the… | |
| Joe | English Origin | |
| Jagger | Forget Jayden and Jax: Jagger is the new “It” name. This rockin’ boys name—made famous by swaggering Rolling Stones front… | |
| Jerome | French: | Rejoicing |
| Jessie | Jessie with an -ie is generally reserved for the girls, while Jesse with an -e is the male equivalent, but parents occassinally… | |
| Jerry | The name Jerry brings to mind “Tom & Jerry,” Jerry Lee Lewis, or Jerry Seinfeld. Point being you’re more likely to see Grandpa… | |
| Jorge | While the meaning of “farmer” isn’t anything to write home about (does anyone actually write letters anymore?), Jorge is… | |
| Julius | Latin: | Youth; an old Roman family name most commonly recognized as the name of Gaius Julius Caesar, one of ancient Rome”s greatest… |
| Joaquin | This formerly unique name is now part of mainstream pop culture thanks to Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix, younger… | |
| Jamal | It’s no wonder why this name gets so much attention—it means “handsome”! Jamal is popular in the Arabic-speaking countries… | |
| Jimmy | Practically every boy was called Jimmy during the Lassie era of white picket fences and homemade apple pie. Traditionally… | |
| Jon | English: | Variant of John or abbreviation of Jonathan; Jon is sometimes used in the French fashion, hyphenated with a second name like… |
| Johnny | English Origin | |
| Joey | Joey, the more casual and mischieveous little brother of Joe and Joseph, is more likely to be used as a nickname nowadays… | |
| Jonas | Greek Origin | |
| Jermaine | English Origin | |
| Julien | French: | Jove”s child. |
| Jax | English: | God has been gracious or has shown favor; variant of John or Jacques |
| Jim | English Origin | |
| Jeffery | English: | Peaceful. Variant of Geoffrey in use since medieval times. |
| Jaiden | Although not as mega-superstar popular as Jayden, or even Jaden, Jaiden still holds its own as a top boy’s name and continues… | |
| Jefferson | English: | Son of Geoffrey, a surname adapted to occational given name use. |
| Jarvis | English Origin | |
| Jarrod | Do you imagine your baby growing up to be a pro surfer? Star athlete? Adventurer of the Outback? With a name like Jarrod… | |
| Jakob | Danish Origin | |
| Jules | French: | Youthful |
| Jett | English: | A black mineral or intense black color |
| Jamar | Jamar—a variant of the popular Arabic name Jamal—is a name for people who love alternative spellings. This name can take… | |
| Joss | Hebrew: | Abbreviation of Joshua Jehovah is salvation. |
| Jareth | Modern blend of Jared and Gareth |