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Boy Dog Names That Start With J

  1. Jasiri

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "brave"

    • Description:

      Jasiri is the Swahili word for "brave," and a unisex name primarily used in eastern Africa. Despite all it has going for it — a resonant meaning, on-trend I ending, and gender-neutral style — Jasiri has never been given to more than 30 American babies in a single year.
  2. Jaire

    • Origin:

      Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"

    • Meaning:

      "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"

    • Description:

      Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500 choice in the US.
  3. Jerzy

    • Origin:

      Polish variation of George

    • Meaning:

      "farmer"

    • Description:

      Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.
  4. Jari

    • Origin:

      Short form of Jalmari, Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "helmet protector"

    • Description:

      Sleek modern short form of a classic Scandinavian name.
  5. Jrue

    • Origin:

      Modern invented, variation of Drew

    • Description:

      This phonetic spelling of Drew feels particularly distanced from the original classic Andrew. Jrue, along with other phonetic "Jr" names such as Jream, is on the rise in the US — even cracking the Top 1000 in 2022.
  6. Juanito

    • Description:

      Juanito is the affectionate Spanish diminutive of Juan, which is the Spanish equivalent of John. The name John originates from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." Juanito literally translates to "little Juan" and is commonly used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures. While Juan is formal and traditional, Juanito carries a warm, friendly quality that reflects close family bonds. The name is particularly popular in Hispanic communities and among parents with Spanish heritage who wish to honor their cultural roots. Juanito's melodic sound and clear pronunciation make it accessible across language barriers. The name evokes a sense of warmth and conviviality while maintaining its connection to one of history's most enduring and widespread names.

  7. Joulu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"

    • Description:

      The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
  8. Jourdain

    • Origin:

      French variation of Jordan