There are so many options when it comes to naming your baby boy.
We’ve done all of the hard work for you and picked out 118 of the best baby boy ‘J’ names. We’ve included the origins and meanings of each name to give you some extra inspiration.
From biblical names to modern options, these baby boy names starting with 'J' are sure to give your baby the best start in life. Whether you’re looking for a classic baby name like Joseph or something different for your baby boy, like Jaxon, we’ve got a great variety of options to get on your shortlists! So, if you’re looking for a boys name beginning with J then you’ll find it here!
62) Jeremiah - Of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord exalts".
16) Jedi - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God knows, God protects".
56) Jamal - Of Arabic origin meaning "handsome".
53) Jakome - Of Basque origin meaning "supplanter".
100) Jamshid - Of Persian origin meaning "king".
22) Joel - Of Hebrew origin meaning "Lord is God".
29) Joy - Of English origin meaning "joy".
79) Jules - Of French origin meaning "youthful".
104) Jareth - Of English origin meaning "old".
54) Jalen - Of Greek origin meaning "healer; tranquil".
10) Jari - Of Finnish origin meaning "helmeted warrior". Great for headstrong baby boys!
80) Julen - Of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
74) Jonas - Of Hebrew origin meaning "gracious".
50) Jaden - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God has heard".
114) Junien - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God will uplift".
46) Joseph - Of Hebrew origin meaning "may God give increase".
61) Jefferson - Of English origin meaning "son of Geoffrey".
52) Jaison - Of Greek origin meaning "healing".
20) Jobe - Of English origin meaning "persecuted".
71) Jimmy - Of English origin meaning "supplanter".
23) Joey - Of English origin meaning "God will increase".
19) Jim - Of English origin "Jehovah increases".
42) Johnny -Of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
77) Jorge - Of Spanish origin meaning "farmer".
92) Jacoby - Of American origin meaning "variation og Jacob".
17) Jere - Of Finnish origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
109) Jean-Baptiste - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
12) Jay - Of English origin meaning "form of Jason, healer".
32) Jude - Of Hebrew origin meaning "praised; a variant of Judah".
93) Jacorey - Of English origin meaning "best boy, hollow".
41) John - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God has been gracious". A classic baby name for boys.
44) Johnson - Of English origin meaning "son of John". One of those great boys names that doubles as a surname.
81) Julian - Of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
9) Jan - Of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh the gracious".
4) Jae - Of Korean origin meaning "ability, talent".
13) Jax - Of English origin meaning "God has been gracious or has shown favour".
8) Jake - Of English origin meaning "abbreviation of Jacob".
96) Jagger - Of English origin meaning "peddler; carter". One of our favourite baby boys names starting with 'J', this rock n' roll name is perfect for music-loving parents.
108) Jean - Of Scottish origin meaning "God has given".
83) Julius - Of Latin origin meaning "youth".
106) Javier - Of Spanish origin meaning "castle or new house".
60) Jasper - Of English origin meaning "variant of Caspar".
1) Jace - Of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is salvation".
7) Jai -Of Sanskrit origin meaning "victory". Simple and effective, this baby name is original and could suit boys and girls alike.
111) Johan - Of Danish origin meaning "gift from God".
88) Jabbar - Of Arabic origin meaning "mighty, colossal".
37) Jason - Of Greek origin meaning "to heal". Great for a peaceful boys name that inspires positivity.
105) Jarrod - Of English origin meaning "spear; strong".
118) Justice - Of English origin meaning "Just, upright, righteous".
30) Juan - Of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".
70) Jimmie - Of English origin meaning "supplanter".
33) James - Of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter, heel- grabber".
35) Jack - Of Polish origin meaning "God is gracious".
11) Jase - Of Greek origin meaning "the Lord is salvation".
3) Jad - Of English origin meaning "form of Jason". An unusual boys name, this option is unique yet simple.
98) Jakob - Of Scandinavian origin meaning "supplanter".
28) Jove - Of Latin origin meaning "father of the sky".
66) Jerrett - Of English origin meaning "spear strong".
91) Jacinto - Of Spanish origin meaning "flower name, purple; variant of Hyacinth". There aren't many floral baby boys names starting with 'J', and we love this one!
94) Jacquan - Of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
59) Jarvis - Of English origin meaning "spearman".
2) Jack - Of Native American origin meaning "moon".
49) Jacobson - Of English origin meaning "Jacob’s child". Classic but with a nod to the modern, this name is great for boys with style.
82) Julien - Of French origin meaning "Jove’s child". This special baby name is perfect for your bundle of joy.
99) Jamar - Of Arabic origin meaning "handsome".
21) Joe - Of English origin meaning "Jehovah increases".
85) Jaafan - Of African origin meaning "small river".
76) Jordan - Of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow downward".
48) Jackson - Of English origin meaning "son of Jack or John".
38) Jeffrey - Of English origin meaning "peaceful".
110) Joaquin - Of Spanish origin meaning "God will judge".
6) Jahi - Of African origin meaning "dignified".
55) Jalil - Of Arabic origin meaning "revered".
47) Joshua - Of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my salvation".
40) Jesus - Of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my salvation".
107) Jaxon - Of English origin meaning "God has been gracious".
117) Juste - Of French origin meaning "just, lawful, fair".
89) Jabez - Of Hebrew origin meaning "born in pain".
14) Jean - Of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
72) Johnnie - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
25) Jose - Of Portuguese origin meaning "may God give increase".
57) Jameson - Of English origin meaning "son of James".
90) Jacky - Of French origin meaning "supplanter".
18) Jett - Of English origin meaning "a black mineral or intense black colour".
86) Jabari - Of Africana origin meaning "fearless, brave".
39) Jeremy- Of English origin meaning "the Lord exalts; variant of Jeremiah".
103) Japhet - Of Hebrew origin meaning "handsome or beautiful"
113) June - Of English origin meaning "month of June".
73) Jonah - Of Hebrew origin meaning "dove". Another biblical baby name that never ages.
43) Jonathan - Of Hebrew origin meaning "gift from God".
34) Jamie - Of Scottish origin meaning "may God protect".
87) Jabarl - Of African origin meaning "comforter".
51) Jaiden - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God has heard".
63) Jermaine - Of Latin origin meaning "brother".
97) Jairo - Of Spanish origin meaning "he shines".
67) Jerry - Of English origin meaning "ruling spear".
101) Janus - Of Latin origin meaning "archway".
65)Jerome - Of French origin meaning "rejoicing". A sweet and positive baby name, this will grow with your child into adulthood.
31) Judd - Of English origin meaning "to flow down".
75) Jonty - Of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
95) Jacques - Of French origin meaning "supplanter".
58) Jared - Of Hebrew origin meaning "descending; a pre-flood Biblical name related to Jordan".
5) Jael - Of Hebrew origin "wild mountain goat".
102) Janyl - Of English origin meaning "Blend of jar and Darell".
26) Josh - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my salvation".
116) Juro - Of Japanese origin meaning "best wishes, long life".
36) Jacob- Of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
84) Justin - Of Latin origin meaning "fair or just".
78) Josiah - Of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord supports".
15) Jedd - Of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved of Jehovah".
45) Jordon - Of French origin meaning "down flowing".
68) Jesse - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God exists, wealthy".
64) Jenson - Of Scandinavian origin "Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour".
112) Judah - Of Hebrew origin meaning "praised; in the bible, one of Jacob’s twelve sons and the ancestor of the tribe of Judah".
115) Jurgen - Of Greek origin meaning "earth-worker".
27) Joss - Of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah is salvation".
69) Jessie - Of Hebrew origin meaning "God exists, wealthy". One of our favourite baby boy names that is also unisex!
24) Jon - Of English origin meaning "Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour".
