Baby boy names that begin with J are the most popular names in the United States. According to the U.S. Social Security Baby Name Index, 18 of the top 100 male names in 2006 began with the letter J-- including the top name, Jacob. Here are some popular and trendy baby boy names that begin with the letter J -- and some uncommon J names as well.
Popular Baby Boy Biblical Names That Start With J
Quite a few of the most popular baby boy names that start with J are Biblical names. This includes Jacob, the top male name in the U.S., which replaced the long-standing top name Michael in 1999. Also wildly popular is the name Joshua, which ranked at #3 in 2006. Here's a summary of the most popular Biblical boy's names in the United States that start with J, along with their 2006 rankings and their meanings.
- Jacob (1). "One who grasps by the heel." Alternate spelling Jakob ranked at #293, and Jake as a stand-alone name ranked at #107.
- Joshua (3). "God is salvation."
- Joseph (11). "The Lord's addition to the family."
- James (16). From the same source as Jacob. James was in the top 10 from 1879 to 1992, and was the top name from 1940-1952. Jimmy used to be a popular stand-alone name.
- John (20). "God's grace." John was a top 10 name between 1880 and 1986, and was the top boy's name between 1880 and 1923. Johnny used to be a popular stand-alone name.
- Jonathan (22). "Gift of God."
- Jordan (46). Flowing down," as in the Jordan River. Jordan is also a popular girl's name, sometimes spelled Jordyn.
- Jeremiah (71) and Jeremy (123). "Exalted by God." The French version, Jerome, ranked at #577.
- Jesse (102). "Gift."
- Josiah (117). "God helps."
- Joel (124). "Yahweh is God."
- Jared (137). "Descending."
- Jonah (170). "Dove."
Popular Baby Boy Spanish Names That Start With J
As the Hispanic population in the United States grows, Spanish names are becoming more commonplace. The highest ranked Spanish name is a J name-- Jose-- at #32 in 2006. Here are the most popular Spanish names in the U.S.
- Jose (32). "The Lord's addition," like Joseph.
- Juan. (61). "God's grace," like John.
- Jesus (75). "God is salvation." Usually pronounced "hay-SOOS."
- Jorge (120). "Farmer," like George. Usually pronounced "HOR-hay."
- Julio (240). "Jove's descendant," like Julian.
- Joaquin. (286). "Founded by God." Usually pronounced hwa-KEEN. Joaquin has been climbing quickly up the charts in recent years.
Other Popular & Trendy Baby Boy Names that Start With J
- Jack (35) and Jackson (36). "God's grace," like John. Both of these names have sped up the charts very quickly in the last decade. The alternate spelling Jaxon ranked at #211.
- Justin (45). "Fair minded." Justin was a top 10 name in the late 1980s.
- Jayden (50) and Jaden (88). This is the most popular name of the 'ayden" trend-- besides Aiden, of course. Jaylen is ranked at #191.
- Jason (55). "Healer." A ubiquitous name in the 1970s, Jason is still very popular. Rising up the charts is the related name Jace at #187.
- Julian (65). "Jove's descendant."
- Jeffrey (180). "Peaceful God." Jeffrey is definitely a falling star.
Unusual Baby Boy Names That Start With J
- Jasper. "Treasure holder," from the Farsi.
- Jermaine. "Brother" in Latin.
- Jamal. "Beauty," as part of an Arabic expression.
- Jafar. "Stream," as part of an Arabic expression.
- Jedediah. "Friend of God," in Hebrew.
- Jennings. A variation of John and a last-name-turned-first-name.
- Jevon. "Youth," in Gaelic.
See also:
Baby Boy Names That Start With C
Baby Boy Names That Start With G
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