172 French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Josie	Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Jasmine	Girl	Jasmine flower
Juliette	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Jasper	Boy	One who brings treasure; Treasurer
Jane	Girl	God is gracious
Joanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jocelyn	Girl	Member of a Gauts tribe; Joyful

Juliet	Girl	Young; Youthful; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove; Downy-bearded
Josue	Boy	God is my salvation
Joy	Girl	Happiness; Great pleasure; Delight; Rejoice
Jolene	Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Jacqueline	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Jamari	Boy	A good-looking man; Beauty; The pool
Jamir	Boy	He who is handsome; Beautiful; The pool
Julieta	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Julien	Boy	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove

Joelle	Girl	Yahweh is God
Jolie	Girl	Pretty; Joy; Pleasure; Contentment
Jewel	Girl	Precious stone; Game; Generous lord
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Jeffery	Boy	Foreigner; Peace; Territory
Josias	Boy	God supports
Jet	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Janae	Girl	God is gracious
Jamar	Boy	Beauty; The pool

Jamarion	Boy	Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Julietta	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Jarvis	Boy	Spear; With Honor
Jhett	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Jacquelyn	Girl	Holder of heel; Supplanter
Justyce	Unisex	Judge; Officer of justice
Jazelle	Girl	Pledge
Jolee	Girl	Pretty; God is gracious; He will add; Clearing
Janet	Girl	God Is Gracious
Jan	Boy	God is gracious

Julieth	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Joie	Girl	Rejoicing; God is gracious; God will add
Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Judge	Boy	To judge
Joanne	Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Joi	Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy
Junie	Girl	Young one; Young
Jennah	Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Jeter	Unisex	Stone; Rock; To throw
Jentry	Unisex	Noble; Nobilit; Refinement; Aristocracy

Josselyn	Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful
Jireh	Unisex	The Lord sees; The Lord will provide
Jonael	Boy	Dove; God
Jeanne	Girl	God is gracious
Josiane	Girl	He will add
Joseline	Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Jewell	Girl	Precious stone; Game; Ornaments; Generous lord
Justine	Girl	Just; Upright; Fair
Jewels	Unisex	Precious gems
Joleigh	Girl	God is gracious; God will add; Pretty; Cheerful

Jory	Boy	Farmer; Jehovah is exalted; Flow down
Jenelle	Girl	God is gracious; White Phantom
Jacelynn	Girl	Yahweh may protect her
Janine	Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Jenavieve	Girl	Tribe; Woman
Jacque	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Joely	Girl	Yahweh is God; Pretty
Joachim	Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Jakiya	Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Jeffey	Boy	Son of Jeffrey; Pledge of peace

Jaquelin	Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Josian	Boy	God will add
Journee	Boy	Travel; Day
Jovin	Boy	Devoted to Jove; Devoted to the father of the sky; God is gracious
Jeanna	Girl	God is gracious
Joya	Girl	Joyful; Rejoicing; Jewel
Joffrey	Boy	Peace of a stranger; Peaceful Geat; Peaceful territory
Judea	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Joyanna	Girl	Rejoice; Enjoy
Janeva	Girl	Family; Kin; Wife; Woman

Jacquelin	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jocelyne	Girl	A person from the Gauts Tribe
Jolanta	Girl	Violet flower
Jeanie	Girl	God is gracious
Juneau	Boy	Young; Queen of heaven
Jourdain	Boy	Descend; Flow down
Jacquelynn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Josse	Boy	Lord
Johanne	Girl	God is gracious
Julienne	Girl	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove

Jeneen	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Jaques	Boy	One who follows; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jadis	Girl	Long ago; Once; Yesteryear; In the past
Jacqueleen	Girl	The supplanter
Javel	Boy	A vagabond; Bleach
Jarreau	Unisex	Spear
Jocelin	Girl	A member of the German tribe
Joia	Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy; Thursday
Jeffy	Boy	Foreigner; Peace; Territory
Jaclin	Girl	God may guard her

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Infographic: Notable French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Naming a child is a challenging task. Names are not just labels; they map your child's path for the rest of their lives. To help you choose the right one, we have compiled a list of some amazing French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J. Dive in to find the most appropriate name for your little one, and give them an identifier that reminds them of your love forever.

French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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