Choosing a baby boy’s name can be fun and exciting. If you love the letter J, this list is made just for you! It has 200 special names from around the world, with short meanings to help you pick the best one.
Some names are classic, some are modern, and all are lovely in their own way.
Boys’ Names Starting with J
1. Jacob – Means “one who follows”
2. James – Means “supplanter”
3. Jayden – Means “thankful”
4. Jack – Means “God is kind”
5. Jason – Means “healer”
6. Jeremiah – Means “God will raise”
7. Jordan – Means “flowing down”
8. Jonah – Means “dove”
9. Jasper – Means “bringer of treasure”
10. Jace – Means “healer”
11. Jaxon – Means “son of Jack”
12. Joel – Means “God is Lord”
13. Julian – Means “youthful”
14. Justin – Means “fair” or “right”
15. Javier – Means “new house”
16. Josiah – Means “God heals”
17. Jude – Means “praised”
18. Judah – Means “thanks”
19. Johan – Means “God is kind”
20. Jimmy – Short for James, means “one who follows”
21. Jared – Means “descender”
22. Jesse – Means “gift”
23. Jett – Means “black stone”
24. Justice – Means “doing right”
25. Jalen – Means “calm strength”
26. Joey – Short for Joseph, means “God adds”
27. Jefferson – Means “son of Jeffrey”
28. Jonathan – Means “God gave”
29. Junior – Means “young one”
30. Jovani – Means “God is kind”
31. Joaquin – Means “God will judge”
32. Jairo – Means “he shines”
33. Jamil – Means “handsome”
34. Jaiden – Means “thankful”
35. Jibril – Arabic for Gabriel, “God’s strength”
36. Junaid – Means “soldier”
37. Jacek – Means “hyacinth flower”
38. Jericho – Means “city of the moon”
39. Jonty – Cute short for Jonathan
40. Jaxen – Cool version of Jaxon
41. Jaxton – Another twist on Jaxon
42. Joash – Means “God gives fire”
43. Jalenzo – Modern stylish name
44. Jarek – Means “strong”
45. Jibran – Means “reward”
46. Jonan – Means “peaceful dove”
47. Jakari – Modern name, cool sound
48. Jaimeson – Means “son of James”
49. Jaran – Means “loved one”
50. Josue – Spanish for Joshua, “God saves”
51. Jerrick – Means “strong leader”
52. Jovian – Means “like Jupiter”
53. Jionni – Means “God is gracious”
54. Jamir – Means “handsome”
55. Jan – Short for John, “God is kind”
56. Jovan – Means “God is gracious”
57. Jax – Short and cool, “son of Jack”
58. Jayceon – Means “healer”
59. Jakub – Polish for Jacob
60. Jaceon – A twist on Jace, “healer”
61. Jahlil – Means “great” or “noble”
62. Jariel – Means “lion of God”
63. Jaylen – Means “thankful”
64. Jermaine – Means “brother”
65. Jarek – Means “spring” or “strong”
66. Jovanni – Means “gracious gift”
67. Jairus – Means “God enlightens”
68. Jamal – Arabic for “beauty”
69. Jair – Means “he shines”
70. Jaret – Means “rules the spear”
71. Jadrien – Modern name, means “kind”
72. Jovani – A soft name, means “grace”
73. Jayvon – Means “thankful grace”
74. Jerod – A version of Jared
75. Jamin – Means “right hand”
76. Jareth – Mix of Jared and Gareth
77. Jarell – Means “strong” or “open-minded”
78. Jameer – Modern name, means “famous”
79. Jashan – Punjabi name, means “celebration”
80. Jivan – Sanskrit for “life”
81. Jarett – Means “brave with spear”
82. Jakai – Trendy name, means “strong”
83. Jacen – Means “healer”
84. Javen – Means “youth” or “young”
85. Joziah – Version of Josiah, “God heals”
86. Jayvion – Modern name, “graceful”
87. Jamere – Stylish modern name
88. Jakobi – Version of Jacob
89. Jayse – A twist on Jace
90. Jovi – Means “joyful”
91. Jaxwell – Means “strong leader”
92. Jameis – A mix of James and famous
93. Jaylan – Means “thankful one”
94. Jamar – Means “beauty” or “kindness”
95. Jency – Means “kind”
96. Jaxiel – Means “God is my strength”
97. Jarvis – Means “spear servant”
98. Jaaziel – Means “God strengthens”
99. Jayro – Means “he shines”
100. Jameel – Means “handsome”
101. Jaziel – Means “allotted by God”
102. Jadan – Means “thankful”
103. Janiel – Means “God is gracious”
104. Joran – Means “earth-worker”
105. Jacoby – Means “follower”
106. Jairoth – Modern spiritual name
107. Jaxin – A cool twist on Jaxon
108. Jaxter – Fun name, modern style
109. Jozef – Means “God will add”
110. Jedd – Short and strong, “beloved”
111. Jedidiah – Means “beloved of God”
112. Jaxx – Extra cool version of Jax
113. Jayk – A new version of Jake
114. Jarik – Means “fierce one”
115. Jash – Short name meaning “celebration”
116. Jaxie – Soft, modern twist
117. Jaheim – Means “raised up”
118. Jermiah – A twist on Jeremiah
119. Jorrel – Means “strong and mighty”
120. Jevan – Means “life” or “gift”
121. Jovaniyah – A rare version of Jovani
122. Jershon – Means “inheritance”
123. Jashawn – Means “God’s grace”
124. Jerell – Means “open-minded”
125. Jad – Means “goodness” in Arabic
126. Jevon – Means “youthful”
127. Jether – Means “excellence”
128. Jaydan – Another form of Jayden
129. Jairon – Means “song”
130. Jaser – Arabic name, means “brave”
131. Jaydon – A stylish spelling of Jayden
132. Jamond – Modern and cool name
133. Jakim – Means “God raises”
134. Jalil – Arabic for “great”
135. Jaxsen – Trendy form of Jaxon
136. Jae – Short and soft, “respect”
137. Jaeger – German for “hunter”
138. Jaran – Means “song of joy”
139. Jerzy – Polish for George
140. Jaison – Version of Jason, “healer”
141. Jasiah – A twist on Josiah
142. Joniel – Means “God is gracious”
143. Jaxxen – Super cool version of Jaxon
144. Jorion – Modern fantasy-like name
145. Jasey – Gentle version of Jace
146. Jashiel – Means “God is support”
147. Jaycey – Sweet version of Jayce
148. Jayroth – Made-up modern name
149. Jomar – Mix of Joe and Omar
150. Jencarlos – Means “God is gracious and strong”
151. Jontez – Modern and stylish
152. Jerran – Peaceful and soft
153. Jehaan – Arabic for “world”
154. Jvion – New and trendy name
155. Jaremy – A twist on Jeremy
156. Jowell – Modern mix name
157. Jirair – Armenian for “hard-working”
158. Jonavan – Means “graceful gift”
159. Jaydrian – Mix of Jayden and Adrian
160. Jessiah – Mix of Jesse and Josiah
161. Jacari – A strong modern name
162. Jomari – Gentle and peaceful
163. Jorwin – A twist on Darwin
164. Jarekai – A bold, fantasy-style name
165. Jeran – Means “peaceful”
166. Jahmai – Means “God is kind”
167. Jaxir – A strong, modern twist
168. Jazier – Mix of Jaziel and Zaire
169. Jolan – Means “valley” or “soft one”
170. Jayvik – Indian name, means “divine”
171. Jorick – Means “strong ruler”
172. Jarielz – Made-up trendy name
173. Jassiel – Modern with soft sound
174. Jarec – Means “firm and brave”
175. Jaytiel – A fantasy name
176. Jarezi – Rare, peaceful-sounding
177. Jashir – Means “brave and kind”
178. Jeymar – Cool mix of J and Mar
179. Jaxoniel – A bold new name
180. Jeyvon – A twist on Javon
181. Januel – Means “gift of God”
182. Jarezen – Modern, new-age name
183. Jonric – Powerful and noble
184. Javius – A mix of Javier and Darius
185. Jaidus – Soft, made-up name
186. Jorrelz – Heroic sound, like Superman’s dad
187. Jonex – Fresh and cool
188. Jersiah – Mix of Jeremiah and Josiah
189. Jaximar – Strong leader name
190. Jomarion – Big-sounding gentle name
191. Jeydon – Soft version of Jayden
192. Jakorel – Stylish and unique
193. Jayvior – Modern twist
194. Jazen – Mix of Jay and Zen
195. Jastin – Different spelling of Justin
196. Jarethiel – Angelic sound
197. Jakyri – Trendy and strong
198. Jandor – Fantasy-sounding leader name
199. Jorail – Dreamy, modern name
200. Jaylinz – Stylish and soft
Conclusion
There you have it, 200 boys’ names starting with J! From classic names like Jacob and James to rare ones like Jaximar and Jandor, there’s something for everyone. Some names sound brave, others sound gentle, and many come with beautiful meanings.
Remember, a name is the first gift you give your child. It’s the start of his story. So pick the one that feels warm, strong, or joyful to you, and let that be the name he grows proud of.
