List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with J

Jervis

Jervis as a boys' name has its roots in Old German and French. Jervis is an alternate spelling of Gervase (Old German): possibly derives from gêr "spear". Jervis is also a derivative of Jarvis (French).

Meaning: A form of jarvis Origin: American

Jessus

The proper name Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ used in the English language originates from the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), a rendition of the Hebrew Yeshua (ישוע), also having the variants Joshua or Jeshua. In a religious context the name refers to Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

Meaning: God is my salvation Origin: Hebrew

Jesus

(JEE-zəs)

The proper name Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ used in the English language originates from the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), a rendition of the Hebrew Yeshua (ישוע), also having the variants Joshua or Jeshua. In a religious context the name refers to Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

Meaning: God rescues Origin: Hebrew

Jethro

(JETH-ro)

From the Hebrew name יִתְרוֹ (Yitro), which was derived from the Hebrew word יֶתֶר (yeter) meaning "abundance". According to the Old Testament, Jethro was a Midianite priest who sheltered Moses when he fled Egypt. He was the father of Zipporah, who became Moses's wife.

Meaning: Pre-eminence Origin: Hebrew

Jett

(JET)

Meanings and history of the name Jett: | Edit. Means 'free' Famous real-life people named Jett: | Edit. Jett Travolta, son of John Travolta.

Meaning: Hard, black mineral Origin: English

Jevonn

The name Jevon is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "gift of God".

Meaning: A spirited man Origin: American

Jim

(JIM)

Hebrew Meaning: The name Jim is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jim is: Supplanter.

Meaning: A short form of james Origin: Hebrew

Jimi

The name Jimi is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jimi is: Modern feminine of Jimmy.

Meaning: A form of jimmy, Supplanter Origin: English

Jimm

Hebrew Meaning: The name Jim is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jim is: Supplanter.

Meaning: He who supplants Origin: English

Jimmie

The name Jimmie is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jimmie is: Supplanter.

Meaning: A form of jimmy Origin: Hebrew