Julius♡
Meaning: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
African American Names for Boys Starting with J
J - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "J". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Jaquarius♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ja” and “Quarius”
Jermaine♡
Meaning: French origin, meaning “brotherly,” popular in African American culture
Javaughn♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ja” and “Vaughn”
Jerome♡
Meaning: “Sacred name” (Greek origin, popularized in African American culture)
Jamir♡
Meaning: “One who is blessed” (modern American origin)
Jaronte♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamarico♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamalion♡
Meaning: Unique African American name with “-ion” suffix
Judah♡
Meaning: Praise (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jaboris♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Judson♡
Meaning: “Son of Jordan” (English origin)
Jaheim♡
Meaning: Unique African American name with a modern sound
Jahkay♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jocquise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jontray♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaren♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as John (God is gracious—Hebrew; New Testament) and Karen (pure—Greek).
Jayden♡
Meaning: Modern name, meaning “thankful”
Jacaubré♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jarell♡
Meaning: Combination of “Jar” and “-ell” suffix
Jonathan♡
Meaning: Jehovah’s gift (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jeff♡
Meaning: Form of Jefferson: Son of Jeffrey (English).
Jaques♡
Meaning: Form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jamaal♡
Meaning: Elegance (Swahili, East Africa).
Jaegar♡
Meaning: Variation of “Jager,” meaning “hunter”
Jacob♡
Meaning: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jory♡
Meaning: Form of Jordan: Descender (Hebrew); also a female name.
Jarmal♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jonell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Johnny♡
Meaning: Form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jackie♡
Meaning: Form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jake♡
Meaning: Form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jacorey♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ja” and “Corey”
Jethro♡
Meaning: Pre-eminence (Hebrew; Old Testament—father-in-law of Moses).
Javonte♡
Meaning: “Gift of God” (modern African American origin)
Jaelen♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jalal: Greatness (jah-LAL—Arabic, North Africa).
Jimar♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jonas♡
Meaning: “Dove” (Greek origin)
Jeoffrey♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jerome♡
Meaning: Sacred or holy name (Greek; Latin).
JaKhel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jack♡
Meaning: Form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jahleel♡
Meaning: Form of Jaleel: Majesty (Arabic, North America).
Jaquon♡
Meaning: Combination of “Ja” and “Quan”
Jeron♡
Meaning: Form of Jaron: To sing, to cry out (Hebrew).
Jamar♡
Meaning: “Handsome or beautiful” (modern American origin)
Javari♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jayvon♡
Meaning: “Son of Jay” (modern American origin)
Jahsir♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Jah” and “Sir”
Jervonte♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jerquis♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jayson♡
Meaning: Form of Jason: Healer (Greek).
Judson♡
Meaning: English form of Jordan: Descender (Hebrew); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Jerrelle♡
Meaning: Form of Jerrold, a form of Gerald: Rules by the spear (German).
Jacoby♡
Meaning: “Supplanter” (modern African American origin)
Jaquon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jonah♡
Meaning: “Dove” (Hebrew origin)
Jagger♡
Meaning: “Carter” (English origin)
Javon♡
Meaning: “Son of Japheth” (modern American origin)
J'waun♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jim♡
Meaning: Form of James, the English form of Jacob from the Old Spanish Jayme: The supplanter or one who takes the place of—Hebrew; Old Testament.
Jamarion♡
Meaning: “Handsome, peaceful” (modern African American origin)
Jabariali♡
Meaning: Form of Jabari: Fearless person, brave one; comforter, bringer of consolation (Muslim; Swahili, East Africa).
Johmarcus♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jess♡
Meaning: “Wealthy” (Hebrew origin)
Ja’von♡
Meaning: Stylized form of “Javon”
Jazz♡
Meaning: From the style of American music jazz; origin unknown.
Justin♡
Meaning: Upright, just one (Old French).
Jordan♡
Meaning: Descender (Hebrew); also a female name.
Joaquin♡
Meaning: “God will judge” (Spanish origin)
Jurdel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Javonn♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Jamyron♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamaad♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamil♡
Meaning: Physically and morally attractive (jah-MEEL—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). Also spelled Jamili and Jamiil.
Jules♡
Meaning: French form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Jean-Baptiste♡
Meaning: Combined names that reflect John the Baptist (French; Hebrew; New Testament).
Jaren♡
Meaning: Modern variation of “Aaron”
Jaylin♡
Meaning: Blend of “Jay” and “-lin,” a unique African American name
Jowuan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jefferson♡
Meaning: “Son of Jeffrey” (English origin)
Jawanza♡
Meaning: This one is dependable (Central Africa).
Jennings♡
Meaning: Form of the Middle English Jenyn, a form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Jamonte♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ja” and “Monte”
Jeremiah♡
Meaning: “God will uplift” (Hebrew origin)
Jaelani♡
Meaning: Modern blend, inspired by “Jalen” and “Jelani”
Jerry♡
Meaning: Form of Jerome: Sacred or holy name (Greek; Latin).
Julius♡
Meaning: “Youthful” (Latin origin)
Judah♡
Meaning: “Praised” (Hebrew origin)
Jirani♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jarmar♡
Meaning: Blend of “Jar” and “Mar”
John♡
Meaning: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jarek♡
Meaning: Slavic origin, meaning “spring”
Joshua♡
Meaning: God is my salvation (Hebrew).
Jared♡
Meaning: Descendant; the inheritor (JARE-ed—Hebrew).
Joe♡
Meaning: Form of Joseph: He shall add (Hebrew).
Jaden♡
Meaning: “Thankful” (modern African American origin)
Jeffries♡
Meaning: Form of Jeffrey: Divinely peaceful (Old French).
Jammber♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Jyreese♡
Meaning: No meaning available