What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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339 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
James	Boy	Supplanter
Jack	Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Jackson	Boy	Son of Jack
John	Boy	God is gracious
Josiah	Boy	Jehovah supports
Jaxon	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Joshua	Boy	God is salvation
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jameson	Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Jeremiah	Boy	Yahweh will exalt

Jonah	Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Joel	Boy	Yahweh is god
Jeremy	Boy	Exalted by the Lord
Jax	Boy	Son of Jack; God has been gracious
Jay	Boy	Victory; Jaybird
Jeffrey	Boy	Pledge of peace
Johnny	Boy	God is gracious
Johnathan	Boy	God has given; Gift of God

Jayceon	Boy	Healer
Jaxton	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Jase	Boy	Healer; The Lord is salvation
Jasiah	Boy	Yahweh supports
Jamison	Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Jamari	Boy	A good-looking man; Beauty; The pool
Jamir	Boy	He who is handsome; Beautiful; The pool
Jaxxon	Boy	Son of Jack
Joziah	Boy	Yahweh supports
Jefferson	Boy	Son of Jeffrey; Peaceful territory

Junior	Boy	Young; Child; Younger
Jagger	Boy	Carter; Peddler
Joe	Boy	God will add
Jon	Boy	God is gracious
Judson	Boy	Son of Jud; Son of the one who descends; Son of Judah; Son of the praised one
Jacoby	Boy	Son of Jacob
Jaxtyn	Boy	God is gracious; Town of Jack; Son of Jack
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Jad	Boy	Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root
Jenson	Boy	Son of Jen; Yahweh is gracious

Jovani	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Jai	Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Jakobi	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jamar	Boy	Beauty; The pool
Jamarion	Boy	Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Jonathon	Boy	Gift of God
Jayvion	Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Jovan	Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jettson	Unisex	Son of Jett; Descend
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew

Jordi	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Jhett	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Jaycob	Boy	Holder of heel; A supplanter
Johnathon	Boy	Yahweh has given; Gift of God
Jennings	Boy	God is gracious
Jarrett	Boy	Spear brave
Johnpaul	Boy	God is gracious; Humble
Jaxyn	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Jed	Boy	God's beloved

Jacari	Unisex	May God Protect; Supplanter
Jaidyn	Boy	Thankful; He will judge; Green stone
Jahseh	Boy	God speaks; God gives
Jaxsen	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Jetson	Boy	Descend; Flow down
Jeff	Boy	God's peace; Pledge
Jayse	Boy	Healer
Jayven	Boy	Ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica
Judge	Boy	To judge
Jacen	Boy	Healer; Lord of salvation

Jovany	Boy	God is gracious
Jaice	Boy	Healer; My salvation is in the Lord
Jaycen	Boy	To heal
Jayvian	Unisex	Invented name
Jakoby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jareth	Boy	A gentle one; Descent
Jeremih	Boy	God will exalt
Jeramiah	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jhonny	Boy	God is gracious
Jordon	Boy	To flow down; Descend

Jeziah	Boy	Yahweh gives
Janai	Girl	God has given an answer
Jarell	Boy	Spear ruler; Spear hill
Jim	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jerimiah	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jonny	Boy	God is gracious
Jaren	Boy	To sing loud
Jaythan	Unisex	Lord has given
Jaydin	Boy	He is the one who will give the right judgment
Jonael	Boy	Dove; God

Jak	Boy	God is gracious; Holder of the heel
Jediah	Boy	God knows everything in this world; Praise of Yahweh
Javin	Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Jerrell	Boy	Ruler of the spear
Jamieson	Boy	Son of James
Jerald	Boy	Power of the spear
Jebediah	Boy	Beloved of Yahweh
Jaydyn	Boy	Grateful; Appreciative; God will judge
Jory	Boy	Farmer; Jehovah is exalted; Flow down
Jakson	Boy	A mainly man's son

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Infographic: Prominent English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

When deciding what to name your child, consider a baby name that represents your and your partner’s values and the traits you both admire. Such a name would take your child far and remind them of your love and blessings. To help nudge you in the right direction, we have compiled a few English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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