759 Names That Start With J for Boys

As we journey through the alphabet in search of name perfection, the letter J stands out as a solid 10 out of 10. It’s a familiar and popular letter, but don’t be fooled—J also offers plenty of unique and offbeat options that won’t be overused on the playground.

If your heart is set on a name beginning with J, you’re in luck. We’ve dived deep into the ABCs of baby-naming to unearth a hefty list of names starting with the 10th letter of the alphabet. Plus, we asked our expansive Mum’s Grapevine community to share their favourites, resulting in a truly comprehensive collection.

Theme J Names

Themes can be a fantastic way to find inspiration, and the letter J delivers in spades. Whether you’re looking for nature-inspired names, celebrity-approved choices, or something uber-cool, J has something for everyone.

• Nature: Jasper, Jorah, Jay, Jet, Juniper, Jun, Jupiter, Julep
• Uber cool: Jaxon, Jett, Jiles, Jameson, Jace, Jax, Jensen, Jeb, Jonty
• Biblical: Jeremiah, Jonah, Jude, Jeremy, Josiah, Joel, Joseph, Judah, Job
• Gender neutral: Jessie, Jean, Jami, Jules, Jordan, Joss, Jory, Jaden, Jamie
• One-syllable: Jai, Jack, Joe, Jere, Jad, Jair, Jake, Jett, Judd, Jay, Joss

Nicknames That Start With J

Australians have a knack for shortening or Aussie-fying names, so it’s no surprise that we’re comfortable giving our little ones a nickname as their actual name. With J, there are some real gems that could make the perfect short and sharp choice for your little one:

• Jordy
• JC
• Johnny
• Jules
• Joey
• Jon
• Jet
• Jay
• Judd

Iconic J Names

Pay homage to living legends from sport, music, or pop culture with a name starting with J. These names add an extra bit of sparkle when people ask, “What was the inspiration behind his name?”

Jordan: After basketball legend Michael Jordan
Jagger: After Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger
Jermaine: After singer Jermaine Jackson
Jonas: After the Jonas Brothers
Joaquin: After actor Joaquin Phoenix
Justin: After pop star Justin Timberlake
Julio: After singer Julio Iglesias
Jenner: After the famous Kardashian-Jenner family
Jay: After rapper Jay-ZUnique J names for boys

Unique J Names

If you’re looking for something distinctive that stands out, these unique J names are sure to catch attention. Each name offers a rare and memorable quality:

• Jacek
• Javion
• Jacquise
• Jakym
• Juziu
• Jimin
• Jarvorice
• Jino
• Jacobi
• Jareth
• Jalon
• Jorell

Celebrities Sons With J Names

Celebrities often choose unique and memorable names for their children, and J names are no exception. Here are some famous examples that might inspire you:

• Jan Fran‘s son, Joseph
• Chris Pratt‘s son, Jack
• P!nk‘s son, Jameson
• Sarah Levy‘s son, James
• Peter Facinelli‘s son, Jack
• Ronan Keating‘s son, Jack
• Michael Bublé’s son, Jax

More Names that start with J

If your heart is set on your son having a name starting with J here are (quite a few) to choose from:

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