Names Ending in J for Boys

Taj is a cool-sounding name reflecting the magnificence of the seventeenth-century Indian Taj Mahal, chosen by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his son.

Viraj is a Hindu mythological name for a figure associated with creation. Viraj is becoming more popular in the US, still mostly among parents of Indian descent.

The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look.

Kaj is a name that looks great on paper, but while it's pronounced with to rhyme with rye, it is sure to be pronounced by most people to rhyme with "raj" or, much worse, "Madge".

Miraj's meaning of "ascent" is a reference to the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad into Heaven, making this a very important Muslim name.

A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.

A two-initial nickname sometimes used on birth certificates — although these initials have a slang meaning you may prefer to avoid.

A cool possible nickname: Taj

A cool Indian name with two even cooler nickname options — Avi, or Taj.

A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.

A handsome Indian name with the potential nickname Taj.

Central European form of Matthew.

A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.

A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.

The Slovene name for the month of May. It is used as a male name, which is unusual given that most translations are connected to the goddess Maia and considered to be feminine.

A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.

Aleksej is the Slovene form of Alexios, making it a cognate of Alexis.