Unisex Names That Start With J
Unisex names that start with J are surprisingly underused, considering J is the second most common initial overall. The two top J names used for both genders are James and Jayden, but both are far more popular for boys.
Along with James and Jayden, unisex J names ranking in the US Top 500 for either gender include Jordan, Justice, Jude, Jesse, Journey, and Juniper.
There are some great unique unisex J names to be found further down the rankings: from French favorite Jules, to Biblical Jericho, to punchy short forms Jet, Jazz and Jem.
Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with J, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. You also might be interested in our lists of Girl Names That Start With J, Boy Names That Start With J, or our full list of Names That Start With J.
- Jude
Origin:
Latin diminutive of JudahMeaning:
"praised"
- Jasper
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"
- James
Origin:
English variation of Jacob, HebrewMeaning:
"supplanter"
- Julian
Origin:
English from Latin, variation of JuliusMeaning:
"youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
- Juniper
Origin:
Latin tree nameMeaning:
"young"
- Jonah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"dove"
- Jack
Origin:
English, diminutive of JohnMeaning:
"God is gracious"
- Jaden
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God has heard"
- Jayden
Origin:
Variation of Jaden or Jadon, HebrewMeaning:
"thankful"
- June
Origin:
Latin, month named for goddess Juno
- Jesse
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift"
- Juno
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"queen of the heavens"
- Jay
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"jaybird"
- John
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is gracious"
- Jackson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Jack"
- Jade
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"stone of the side"
- Jett
Origin:
Mineral name
- Jace
Origin:
Hebrew, diminutive of JasonMeaning:
"the Lord is salvation"
- Joseph
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"
- Josie
Origin:
English, diminutive of Josephine, feminine of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"