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29 names · letter J · boys
The name Jack is a diminutive form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious" through the Greek Ioannes and Latin Joannes.
James derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows," and entered English through the Latin Jacobus and Old French James.
The name Joseph derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds," combining the elements "Yo" (God) and "sef" (to add/increase).
Jacob derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקב), meaning "supplanter" or "he who supplaces," from the root meaning to seize by the heel or to follow closely.
Jude derives from the Hebrew name Judah (Yehudah), meaning "praised" or "one who is praised," rooted in the verb *yadah* (to praise).
Jasper derives from the Persian word "jaspe" meaning "spotted stone," referring to a variety of quartz, and entered European languages through Greek and Latin intermediaries.
Jackson means "son of Jack," derived from the patronymic suffix "-son" combined with Jack, which itself is a diminutive of John (from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious").
Jai derives from Sanskrit "jaya" (जय), meaning "victory" or "triumph." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Indian languages and carries connotations of success and conquest.
Jake is a diminutive of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "he who supplants," referring to the biblical Jacob who took his brother Esau's birthright.
The given name 'Jamie' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'aqov' (יעקב), meaning "supplanter" or "he who replaces," and is of Semitic origin, specifically from the Hebrew language.
The name Jared means "he descends" or "descent" and derives from the Hebrew name Yāred (יָרֶד), rooted in the verb yārad meaning "to descend." The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably in the Bible where Jared was a patriarch in the genealogy of Adam, and it became more widespread in English-speaking Christian communities from the Reformation onward.
Jarrod is a modern English variant of Jared, which derives from the Hebrew name Yered (יָרַד), meaning "to descend" or "he descends." The name has biblical roots, referring to the great-grandfather of Noah in the Book of Genesis.
Jason derives from the Greek name Iásōn (Ἰάσων), meaning "healer" from the root *ies- relating to healing or medicine.
Jaxon is a modern English variation of Jackson, derived from the patronymic "son of Jack," where Jack itself originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan (John), meaning "God is gracious." The name became popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States during the late 20th century, and has no specific religious or cultural tradition beyond its Christian roots through the biblical name John.
The name Jay derives from the Latin letter "J" or the bird name, with roots in Old French "jai" and Latin "gaius," meaning "rejoicing" or "lively," though it is also used as a short form of names beginning with "J" like James or Jason.
The name 'Jayden' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hebrew name 'Yadon' (meaning "thankful" or "God has heard") combined with the popular -den suffix, though it has no established linguistic root.
The name 'Jeffery' means "peace of God" or "divine peace," derived from the Germanic elements *gawia* (territory) and *fridu* (peace), ultimately from the Old High German name *Gaufrid*.
Jeffrey derives from the Germanic name Gottfried, composed of "gott" (God) and "frid" (peace), meaning "God's peace" or "divine peace." The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with popularity in medieval Europe and widespread adoption in America and Britain from the Middle Ages onward.
Jeremy derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God," combining the elements "yir" (God will exalt) and the divine name.
Jesse derives from the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), meaning "gift" or "wealthy," and entered English through biblical and ecclesiastical tradition.
