List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with J

Jeremias

(ye-re-MEE-ahs)

Hebrew Meaning: The name Jeremias is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jeremias is: Exalted of the Lord.

Meaning: Lifted up or exalted by God Origin: Hebrew

Jeret

(JER-ət)

je-ret, jer-et ] The baby boy name Jeret is pronounced as JHEHR-ehT †. The origin of Jeret is the Germanic language. Jeret is a derivative of the English name Jarrett. See also the related category germanic (german). Jeret is a rarely used baby name for boys.

Meaning: Ruler with spear Origin: Germanic

Jerk

(YEHRK)

In the United States, "jerk" refers to a person who is rude or mean. ... I was told this story about a Swedish man who went on business to America. His name is Jerk Feling. They kept calling out for him at the airport, and it sounded terrible as you can imagine. The name unfortunately does not translate well.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Jerker

(YEHR-kər)

Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jerker.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Jeronimo

(he-RO-nee-mo)

Contribute your knowledge to the name Jeronimo. ... From the Greek name 'Ιερωνυμος (Hieronymos) meaning "sacred name", derived from 'ιερος (hieros) "sacred" and ονομα (onoma) "name".

Meaning: Holy name Origin: Greek, Portuguese, Spanish

Jerrik

(YEH-rik)

Meaning of name Jerrik. Etymology : Danish variant of ERIK. Saint : Origin : Danish.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Jervaine

(jər-VAYN)

Jervaine is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 1469 times.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: English

Jerzy

(YE-zhi)

Jerzy (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjɛʐɨ]) is the Polish version of the masculine given name George. The most common nickname for "Jerzy" is "Jurek" (pronounced [ˈjurɛk]). It is a diminutive form of very rare name Jur. Both Jerzy and Jur have the same Greek origin.

Meaning: Farming man Origin: Greek, Polish

Jesper

(YEHS-pƏr)

Caspar, Gasparo, Jasper, Kacper. Jesper is a given name commonly believed to be of ancient Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer".

Jaalib

Muslim Meaning: The name Jaalib is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Jaalib is: Motive. Cause.

Meaning: Motive, Cause Origin: Arabic