List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with J

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

Jaakko

(YAH-ko)

Meaning of name Jaakko. Etymology : Finnish form of JACOB (or JAMES). Saint : Origin : Finnish.

Meaning: Following after Origin: Finnish, Hebrew

Jabari

(jah-BAHR-ee)

Jabari is a masculine name popularized by African-Americans. It comes from the Swahili language and means “the brave one” (i.e., fearless). Swahili is an East African language spoken primarily in the counties of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Meaning: Courageous Origin: African, Arabic

Jac

(YAHTS)

The meaning of the name “Jac” is: “God is gracious”. Categories: Welsh Names. Used in: Welsh speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Hebrew, Welsh.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Hebrew

Jacinto

(hah-SEEN-to)

Jacinto is a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning Hyacinth, which can refer to Saint Hyacinth, a Roman martyr (Hyacinth and Protus), or the Hyacinth flower itself. A common English nickname for "Jacinto" is "Jack".

Meaning: Hyacinth flower Origin: Greek

Jack

(JAK)

Derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin), a medieval diminutive of JOHN. It is often regarded as an independent name. During the Middle Ages it was very common, and it became a slang word meaning "man". ... American writers Jack London (1876-1916) and Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) were two famous bearers of this name.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Hebrew

Jaco

(ZHA-kaw-ah)

Jaco Name Meaning. Perhaps Spanish and Portuguese (Jacó) or southern Italian (Jacò): from the personal name (see Jacob). Possibly a respelling of French Jacot.

Jacobo

(hah-KO-bo)

Spanish Meaning: The name Jacobo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Jacobo is: Supplanter.

Meaning: Following after Origin: Hebrew

Jacobus

(yah-KO-bus)

Latin Meaning: The name Jacobus is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Jacobus is: Supplanter.

Meaning: Following after Origin: Dutch, Hebrew