Christian Baby Names Boys & Girls Starting with J

Jacklyn

Origin of the name Jaclyn: Borrowed from the French, Jacqueline is a feminine form of Jacques, which is a variant of James and Jacob. Both of these names are derived from the Hebrew ya`aqob (supplanting, seizing by the heel).

Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Hebrew

Jacklynn

The name Jacklynn is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jacklynn is: Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the feminine of Jacques.

Meaning: Supplanter Origin: American

Jackson

(JAK-sən)

The name Jackson is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Jackson is: God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.

Meaning: Literally meaning son of jack Origin: English

Jacky

American Meaning: The name Jacky is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jacky is: God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.

Meaning: God is gracious, in the bible, one of the apostles Origin: English

Jaclyn

Jaclyn is a feminine given name. It is variant of Jacqueline, a French feminine form of Jacques which in turn comes from Jacob, a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" or possibly "may God protect".

Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Hebrew

Jaclynn

English Meaning: The name Jaclyn is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jaclyn is: Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the feminine of Jacques.

Meaning: Supplanter

Jaco

(ZHA-kaw-ah)

Jaco Name Meaning. Perhaps Spanish and Portuguese (Jacó) or southern Italian (Jacò): from the personal name (see Jacob). Possibly a respelling of French Jacot.

Jacob

(JAY-kəb)

He was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel, and his name is explained as meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter", because he twice deprived his brother of his rights as the firstborn son (see Genesis 27:36).

Meaning: Supplanter, held by the heel Origin: Hebrew

Jacoba

(yah-KO-bah)

The name Jacoba is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jacoba is: He grasps the heel. Supplanter.

Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Hebrew

Jacobb

The name Jacob is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jacob is: He grasps the heel. Supplanter.

Meaning: He who supplants Origin: Hebrew