50 Baby Boy Names That Start With J

So you’re looking for the perfect baby name for your little boy but you don’t know what that might be. You do know, however, that you want it to start with the letter “J”. Well, we’ve got good news for you: There are a boatload of boy names that start with “J” and our diverse roundup of biblical, unique and modern monikers features all the best of ‘em.

A timeless classic of Hebrew origin that means “God has given.”

An alternate spelling of Xavier, This Spanish name means “new house” and is a reference to the village in which Saint Francis Xavier was born.

This one has Greek roots and means “sacred name”—a fitting expression of the love you feel for a newborn bundle of joy.

This Old Testament number is derived from the Hebrew name “Yehoshua,” which translates to “God is deliverance.”

A shortened version of Joseph (a name that means “God will add”), Joe is a sturdy name that’s well-suited to secular families and people of faith alike.

Here, another Hebrew name with biblical significance. Jordan is a reference to the river in which Jesus Christ was baptized and means “to flow down, descend.”

When used as a first name, this common surname meaning “son of John” boasts a too-cool-for-school vibe.

A name with Latin origins that means “joy,” this one can be used as a given name or a diminutive nickname for any of the other J options on the list.

Jose is the Spanish version of Joseph—a righteous name that means “raised” or “to pardon.”

Much like James, this Hebrew name has a strong connection to the biblical name Jacob and means “supplanter.”

This Hebrew name is yet another with biblical origins—Jared was a close descendent of Adam in the Old Testament, and the name itself means “to descend.”

Originally a gender-neutral name with Latin and English origins, Julian is a moderately popular boy name that’s favored for its soft and melodic consonant sounds.

A popular, gender-neutral riff on James with an identical meaning: “One who supplants.”

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, James and Jacob are closely connected Old Testament names whose meaning is interpreted to mean someone who supplants or seizes.

This Hebrew name means “God’s gift”—a sentiment that most religious parents will likely share with regard to their own newborn boy.

Jermaine is a Latin name that means brother, and coincidentally it’s also the name of one of the brothers in the Jackson 5.

Jackie is a diminutive of Jacob with English origins and a shared meaning of “supplanter” or “holder of the heel.”

This Hebrew name refers to a powerful Old Testament prophet and means “appointed by God.” If you’re looking for a strong, biblical name, this one fits the bill.

This playful Mexican name is pronounced hoo-lio and is almost too adorable, no?

Here, a strong and commanding name that has Greek origins and obvious ties to a certain rather infamous Roman leader. (And creamsicles, too.)

A monosyllabic Chinese boy name that means “talented, handsome, ruler.” This one boasts a winning combination of simplicity and charm.

If casual-cool is what you’re going for, this shortened version of the Hebrew name Jedidiah hits the nail on the head.

A British surname meaning “son of James” that, when used as a given name, boasts traditional vibes and a rhythmic three-syllable sound that rolls off the tongue.

Jayden means “thankful one.” And unlike some of the other biblical names on the list, this gender-neutral Hebrew name still feels fresh.

Both the “j” and “g” in this Spanish name are pronounced with an h-sound, resulting in a whisper-soft moniker with a solid, down-to-earth meaning of “farmer.”

This Spanish name has strong biblical origins and a unique sound. It’s also the name of an award-winning actor known for his talent at playing dark and unconventional characters.

Another surname-turned-first-name, this one is English in origin and means (you guessed it) “son of Jeffrey.”

This name is a variation on Jonas and shares the same meaning and biblical significance.

At the risk of stating the obvious, Junior means “younger one.” Although this one is most commonly used as a nickname, it can be a given name, too.

This strong one syllable name of Scandinavian origin means “farmer,” and is pronounced with a y-sound.

This sweet, French name is gender-neutral—namely because it’s a diminutive of several closely related boy and girl names that, as a group, mean “youthful.” 

Originally a surname meaning “son of Jens,” this one has Norse origins and remains popular throughout Scandinavian countries.

This German version of a Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious” has serious classical clout (i.e., it’s nothing to Bach at).

This alternate spelling of the more common Hebrew name Jacob is pronounced ya-koob.

A strong-sounding masculine name of Arabic origin that means “beauty” and “handsome.”

Jamari is closely related to the Arabic name Jamal and is similarly understood to refer to good looks and beauty.

Also spelled Ji-hun, this is a Korean name that means “wisdom” and “intellect.”

Jerry is a gender-neutral name of British origin with a meaning (“spear”) that’s well-suited to a warrior-like spirit.