List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with J

Jukka

(YU-kah)

Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registered by authorities as Johan, Johannes, Juho etc., and did not appear in official records until the late 19th century.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Finnish, Hebrew

Julek

(YUW-lek)

Given Name JULEK. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Polish. PRONOUNCED: YOO-lek [details]

Meaning: Wearing a soft beard Origin: Latin, Polish

Junius

(JOON-yəs)

The name Junius is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Junius is: Youthful.

Meaning: Loyal to Juno Origin: Latin

Jupiter

(JOO-pi-tər)

From Latin Iuppiter, which was ultimately derived from the Indo-European *Dyeu-pater, composed of the elements Dyeus (see ZEUS) and pater "father". Jupiter was the supreme god in Roman mythology.

Meaning: Of father God Origin: Latin

Jurek

(YUW-rek)

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

Jurgen

(YER-gehn)

Jürgen is a popular masculine given name in Germany and Estonia. It is cognate with George.

Meaning: Farming man Origin: Greek

Juris

(YOO-ris)

Juris is mostly a Latvian masculine given name derived from the Greek Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer", and may refer to: Juris Alunāns (1832–1864), Latvian writer and philologist.

Meaning: Farming man Origin: Greek

Jussi

(YU-si)

Jussi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjussi]) is a male given name. In Finnish originally it is short for Juhani or Juho, Finnish for Johannes/John, but is also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Finnish, Hebrew

Justinian

(JUS-tin-ən)

n Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565) Synonyms: Justinian I, Justinian the Great Example of: emperor.

Meaning: To be fair or just Origin: Latin

Juwaun

(jə-WAHN)

The meaning of the name “Juwaun” is: “God is gracious”. Categories: African American Names, American Names. Used in: English speaking countries.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Hebrew