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3,826 names given to boys, unisex names included, from 71 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

InukBoyThe Kalaallisut word for a person or human being.
InunnguaqBoyFrom Kalaallisut inuk "person" and a diminutive ending, together meaning "little person".
InyeneUnisexThe Ibibio word for wealth or possessions.
IokuaBoyHawaiian adaptation of Joshua, from Hebrew Yehoshua: "God is salvation".
Iona (Russian, Ukrainian & Belarusian)BoyThe Russian and Georgian Christian form of Jonah, the Hebrew prophet's name meaning "dove".
IordanusBoyLatin form of the river name Jordan, from Hebrew Yarden, built on a root meaning "to flow down, descend".
IorwerthBoyCombines the Old Welsh words ior, "lord", and gwerth, "worth, value" - roughly "a lord of worth".
IqalukUnisexInuktitut for "fish".
Ira (English)BoyA Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, often explained as "watchful", borne in the Bible by two of King David's men.
IrénéeUnisexFrom Greek Eirene: "peace".
IrvinBoyIrvin is derived from a Scottish surname, itself a variant of Irving, which comes from a place name meaning 'green…
IrvineBoyIrvine comes from a Scottish surname derived from the town of Irvine, meaning 'green water'.
IrvingBoyIrving is derived from a Scottish surname that comes from the River Irvine in North Ayrshire, meaning 'green water'.
IrwinBoyIrwin comes from an Old English given name Eoforwine, meaning 'wild boar friend' or similar.
IsaacBoyFrom Hebrew Yitzhak, meaning "he laughs" or "he will laugh", tied by the Bible to Sarah's disbelieving laughter at news…
IsaganiBoyPossibly derived from Tagalog masaganang ani, meaning "bountiful or abundant harvest".
IsaiahBoyHebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation," joining a root for saving with a short form of God's name.
IshaUnisexFrom Sanskrit for "lord, ruler"; also an epithet of Shiva and the title of one of the Upanishads.
IshfaqBoyFrom Arabic: "kindness, compassion".
IsidoreBoyIsidore is derived from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning 'gift of Isis', combining the Egyptian goddess Isis with the…
IsingomaBoyLuganda for the first-born of twin boys, from the Baganda custom of naming twins by birth order.
IskandarBoyFrom Greek: "defender of the people"; the Arabic equivalent of Alexander.
IslamBoyDirectly from the Arabic word for the Islamic faith: "submission to God".
IslambekBoyBuilt from Islam, the name of the religion, and bek, an old Turkic title for a chieftain.
IsmaaciilBoyThe Somali form of Ismail, the Quranic prophet remembered as Ibrahim's elder son, whose Hebrew original is read as "God…
IsmaelBoySpanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael, from Hebrew: "God has heard".
IsmailBoyFrom Arabic: "God listens"; the Arabic form of the biblical Ishmael.
IsmatUnisexFrom Arabic: "protection, safeguarding" or "virtuousness, chastity"; derived from the root meaning to protect.
IssyUnisexIssy is a diminutive or nickname derived from multiple names beginning with 'Is', such as Isidore, Isabella, and names…
ItaiUnisexFrom the Shona verb root -ita, "to do, to act, to perform", in its polite or plural imperative form.
ItoroUnisexThe Ibibio word for praise or glory.
ItriBoyKabyle for "star".
IttaiBoyHebrew for "with me", from the preposition et, "with", carrying the first-person suffix.
ItumelengUnisexSetswana for "rejoice" or "be happy", built on the verb itumela, to feel joy.
ItzamnaBoyThe name of the Maya creator god, built from Classic Maya elements that scholars read variously as "iguana house" or…
ItzcoatlBoyFrom Nahuatl Itzcoatl, "obsidian serpent", from itztli "obsidian" and cōātl "serpent".
IudgualBoyProbably "lord of the rampart", from Old Welsh iudd, "lord", and gwal, "wall, rampart".
IudhailBoyFrom Old Welsh iudd, "lord", and hael, "generous": a generous lord.
IudrisBoyPossibly from Old Welsh udd, "lord", and rys, "ardour": an impassioned or fiery lord.
IvaaqBoySaid to come from the Kalaallisut word for an egg.
IvanBoyThe Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious".
IvorBoyFrom Old Norse Ívarr, combining elements meaning "bow" (related to the yew tree, traditional bow wood) and "warrior".
IyadBoyFrom Arabic: "strength, support" or "aid"; derived from the root meaning to strengthen or uphold.
IzanBoySpanish form of Ethan, derived from the Hebrew meaning "strong" or "firm".
IzanagiBoyLikely built on Japanese 誘う (izanau), "to invite, to draw in", with a male ending: roughly the male one who invites.
IzeiBoyDerived from the Basque word for fir tree.
IzemBoyThe everyday Tamazight word for "lion", used directly as a boy's name.
IzotzBoyThe Basque word for ice.
IzzyUnisexIzzy is a diminutive or informal nickname derived from names beginning with 'Iz', such as Isidore, Isabel, Israel and…
JaagupBoyFrom the Hebrew Yaakov via Latin Jacobus: "he who supplants".
JaakBoyFrom the Hebrew Yaakov via Latin Jacobus: "he who supplants".
JaanBoyFrom the Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JabulaniBoyFrom Zulu and Ndebele: "to rejoice" or "be happy".
JaceBoyJace is a short form of Jason, used independently as a given name.
JaceyUnisexAn invented name combining the initial sound J with the popular -cy ending found in names like Casey and Macy.
Jaci (Indigenous Latin American (Nahuatl, Quechua, Tupi and others))UnisexThe Tupi word îaçy, "moon".
JackBoyDerived from Jackin, a medieval diminutive of John, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JackieUnisexA diminutive of Jack or Jacqueline, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious' or 'supplanter.'
JacksonBoyFrom the English surname meaning 'son of Jack,' ultimately deriving from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JackyBoyA diminutive of Jacques, ultimately from Hebrew: "supplanter".
JacobBoyHebrew name traditionally explained as "holder of the heel" or "supplanter," though some scholars connect it instead to…
JacquesBoyFrom Hebrew Yaakov: "supplanter".
JacquyBoyA diminutive of Jacques, from Hebrew Yaakov: "supplanter".
Jada (Hebrew & Biblical)BoyHebrew name meaning "he knows," from a root meaning "to know."
JadeUnisexFrom the precious stone jade, valued in carvings and jewelry. The name derives from Spanish ideas about the stone's…
JadenUnisexAn invented name combining the popular 'den' suffix with various initial sounds, similar to names like Braden, Hayden…
JaeUnisexDepends on the characters chosen; commonly 재 (jae) meaning "talent, ability" or 才 (jae) meaning "wealth, riches", and…
JafetBoySpanish form of Japheth, derived from Hebrew meaning "enlargement" or "expansion".
JagadishaBoyFrom Sanskrit जगत् (jagat) "world" and ईश (īśa) "ruler, lord": together, "ruler of the world", an epithet of Vishnu and…
JagannathaBoyFrom Sanskrit जगत् (jagat) "world" and नाथ (nātha) "master, protector": together, "master of the world", a title of…
JaggerBoyFrom the English surname meaning a carrier or peddler, someone who drives a pack animal or wagon.
JagjitUnisexCombining Sanskrit terms meaning the world or universe with another denoting triumph or mastery.
JakeBoyA medieval variant of Jack, or used as a short form of Jacob, both ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious' or…
JakesBoyThe Basque form of Jacob or James.
JamesBoyEnglish form of Jacob, arriving through Late Latin, and sharing its Hebrew root meaning "holder of the heel" or…
JamesonBoyFrom the English surname meaning 'son of James,' indicating descent from a man named James.
JamisonBoyFrom the English surname meaning 'son of James,' indicating descent from a man named James.
JamshedBoyFrom Persian: "camel-herd keeper" or "one who owns camels".
JamyangUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇམ་དབྱངས, "gentle voice": 'jam "gentle, soft" + dbyangs "melody, voice".
JanBoyFrom Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JanakaBoySanskrit for "father", from जनक (janaka), the same root that gives जनन (janana) "birth".
JanekBoyFrom the Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JankoBoyA pet form of Jan or Ivan, the Slavic John: "God is gracious".
JannieUnisexAn affectionate diminutive of Jan or Johanna/Johanne, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JantjeUnisexA Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious", used for both boys and girls.
JanvierBoyFrom Latin Januarius, referring to January, associated with Janus the two-faced god of beginnings and endings.
JaredBoyHebrew name meaning "descent," from a root meaning "to go down."
JargalUnisexThe everyday Mongolian word for happiness.
JarlathBoyFrom Irish Iarlaithe, likely derived from earl or iarla ("earl"), and possibly combined with elements referring to rank…
JarrettBoyFrom an English surname derived from Garrett, which comes from Germanic elements: "spear" and "strong".
JarvisBoyFrom an English surname derived from Gervais, a French given name: "spear man".
JaseBoyA clipped form of Jason or an alternative spelling of Jace; ultimately derives from Hebrew Yehoshua: "God is salvation".
JasonBoyFrom ancient Greek, built on the verb meaning "to heal," giving Jason the sense of "healer."
JasperBoyFrom a Hebrew word for treasurer, passed into English through Old Persian and Latin; also read simply as the English…
JaswinderUnisexA name joining Sanskrit elements for glory and acclaim with the name Indra, the principal deity in Hindu cosmology.
JawahirUnisexPlural of the Arabic word for precious stones: the name translates to "jewels" and comes from a Persian root signifying…
JawdatUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to be outstanding: the name conveys a sense of distinction, superiority and positive…
JaxBoyA short form of Jackson, derived from an English surname meaning "son of Jack".
JaxtonBoyA lengthened form of Jax that adopts the -ton suffix found in names like Paxton and Braxton.
Jay (English)BoyOriginally a greeting or call shaped by the bird's name, also a standalone short name taken from longer names beginning…
Jay (Sanskrit & North Indian)BoyFrom Sanskrit जय (jaya) meaning "victory, triumph, conquest".
JayaUnisexFrom Sanskrit जय/जया (jaya/jayā), "victory": the everyday word for triumph used as a given name.
JayadevaBoyComposed of Sanskrit elements: "victory" and "deity" or "god"; combines martial and divine principles.
JaydenUnisexA variant of Jaden, derived from Hebrew Yehudah: "praised".
JayeUnisexA variant or feminine form of Jay, derived from the English word for the bird or from names beginning with J.
JayendraBoyA compound name pairing Sanskrit जय (jaya) meaning "victory" with Indra, the king of gods, to convey "one who rules…
JayeshBoyCombines Sanskrit जय (jaya) meaning "victory, conquest" with ईश (īśa) meaning "lord, ruler", together conveying "master…
JaylaaniBoySomali spelling of the Arabic surname Jilani, "of Gilan": the region a famous Sufi teacher came from.
Jean (French)BoyDerived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."
Jean-BaptisteBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Baptiste (baptiser), referring to Saint John the Baptist who…
Jean-CharlesBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Charles (free man), joining two classical French names.
Jean-ChristopheBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Christophe (Christ-bearer), joining a common French name with a…
Jean-ClaudeBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Claude (lame or limping), joining two classical French names.
Jean-FrançoisBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and François (Frenchman or free), joining two names of great…
Jean-JacquesBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Jacques (supplanter), joining two classical French names.
Jean-LouisBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Louis (famous warrior), joining two names with strong royal and…
Jean-LucBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Luc (from Lucius, meaning light-giving), joining a common French…
Jean-MarcBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Marc (warlike or dedicated to Mars), joining two classical French…
Jean-MarieBoyA compound name combining Jean (God is gracious) and Marie (of the sea or beloved), joining two names of profound…
Jean-MichelBoyA combination of Jean and Michel, meaning "God is gracious" and "who is like God."
Jean-PaulBoyA combination of Jean and Paul, meaning "God is gracious" and "small or humble."
Jean-PhilippeBoyA combination of Jean and Philippe, meaning "God is gracious" and "lover of horses."
Jean-PierreBoyA combination of Jean and Pierre, meaning "God is gracious" and "stone or rock."
Jean-YvesBoyA combination of Jean and Yves, meaning "God is gracious" and "yew tree."
JeannotBoyA French diminutive of Jean, derived from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious."
JebBoyA diminutive of Jacob, or possibly derived from initials of James Ewell Brown.
JedBoyA short form of Jedidiah, derived from Hebrew meaning "beloved of the Lord."
JefBoyA Dutch short form of Jozef, derived from Hebrew: "God will increase".
JeffBoyA short form of Jeffrey, itself a variant of Geoffrey.
JeffersonBoyA patronymic surname referring to the offspring of Jeffrey, adopted as a given name.
JeffreyBoyA medieval variant of Geoffrey, derived from Germanic roots meaning "peace" and "bright."
JemBoyA diminutive of Jeremy, and historically a diminutive of James.
JemalBoyThe Amharic form of Arabic Jamal (جمال), "beauty."
JemmyBoyA diminutive of Jeremy, historically also used for James, formed with the -y suffix.
JenningsBoyFrom an English surname descended from a diminutive of John.
JensenBoyA surname meaning "son of Jens" in Danish.
JepBoyA medieval clipped form of Geoffrey, an Old Germanic name whose exact meaning is disputed among several…
JepsonBoyAn English surname meaning "son of Jep".
JeremiahBoyFrom Hebrew, meaning "Yahweh will exalt," built from a root for "to exalt" and the short form of God's name.
JeremiasBoyThe form used in German, Portuguese and Finnish for the Hebrew prophet's name that English calls Jeremiah.
JeremyBoyThe everyday English form of Jeremiah, carrying the same Hebrew sense of "Yahweh will exalt."
JerichoBoyA name from the city in Israel, possibly related to Hebrew words meaning "moon" or "fragrance".
JernejBoyFrom Aramaic: "son of Tolmai" or "son of furrows", ultimately from Bartholomew.
JeromeBoyFrom Greek Hieronymos: "sacred name", derived from hieros (sacred) and onyma (name).
JerryUnisexAn informal short form of names like Jeremy, Jerome, and Gerald.
JervisBoyAn English surname deriving from a variant of Jarvis.
JessUnisexA short form of Jesse or Jessica.
JesseBoyExplained from Hebrew as connected to a word for "gift", though a link to a word for "existence" has also been proposed.
JettBoyDerived from jet, referring to fast aircraft or the dark gemstone.
JewelUnisexA name derived from the word designating a valuable gemstone, ultimately traced to Old French jouel.
JeydenBoySpanish form of Jaden, a modern name of uncertain origin possibly related to the biblical Judah or the Hebrew word for…
JezBoyShort form of Jeremy, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu: "God exalts".
JezzaBoyShort form of Jeremy, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu: "God exalts".
JibrilBoyThe Islamic and Arabic form of Gabriel: from Hebrew meaning "God is my strength". This is the name of one of the most…
JigmeUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇིགས་མེད, "fearless": literally "without fear".
JihadUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to strive or struggle: the name represents effort, perseverance and the inner struggle…
JilaniBoyFrom the Arabic regional surname indicating a person from the town of Gilan: the name derives from the geographic…
JimBoyMedieval diminutive of James, meaning "God is gracious".
JimenoBoyA variant of Ximeno, derived from a Basque or medieval Spanish origin of uncertain meaning.
JimiBoyVariant of Jimmy, itself a diminutive of James, meaning "God is gracious".
JimmieUnisexDiminutive or feminine form of James, meaning "God is gracious".
JimmuBoyFrom Japanese elements meaning "god" and "martial, military", together read as "divine warrior".
JimmyBoyDiminutive of James, meaning "God is gracious".
JinanUnisexAn Arabic term meaning paradise or a peaceful enclosure: the name evokes spiritual tranquillity and divine reward.
JitendraBoyCombining the Sanskrit term for winning and triumph with Indra's name, the Vedic god-king, to convey "victorious…
JoUnisexShort form of Joan, Joanna, Josephine, or other names beginning with Jo.
Joan (Catalan)BoyFrom Latin Iohannes: "God is gracious".
Joan PauBoyA combination of Joan ("God is gracious") and Pau ("peace").
JobyBoyA short, casual form used for Job or other Jo- names.
JocelynUnisexFrom a Frankish name meaning "joyful" or derived from the Geats, a Germanic tribe.
JoĉjoBoyA diminutive form in Esperanto related to John and Joseph, using the characteristic -ĉjo suffix to create a shortened…
JodyUnisexA casual short form of Joseph, Josephine, Joanna and related Jo- names.
JoeBoyShort form of Joseph, meaning "God increases".
JoelBoyHebrew, combining a short form of the divine name Yahweh with the word for God: "Yahweh is God."
JoeyUnisexA friendly, informal diminutive of Joseph that serves equally well for both boys and girls.
JoffreyBoyA French variant of Geoffrey, derived from Germanic elements meaning "pledge" and "peace."
JofreBoyFrom the Germanic elements gau ("district") and frid ("peace"): "peaceful ruler of a district".
JohanoBoyThe Esperanto rendering of the Greek name Ioannes (John), meaning he who brings God's grace or God's gift.
JohnBoyHebrew, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
John PaulBoyCombination of John and Paul: John means "God is gracious" and Paul means "small" or "humble".
JohnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
JohnnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
JohnnyBoyDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
JohnsonBoyFrom an English surname meaning "son of John", ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan.
JojoUnisexDiminutive of names beginning with Jo, such as Joseph, Josephine, Jolene, and similar names.
JokinBoyThe Basque form of Joachim, a biblical name meaning God will establish.
JokoBoyFrom Javanese jaka, signifying a young man or youth.
JolyonBoyMedieval form of Julian, derived from Latin Iulianus: "of or belonging to Julius".
JomarBoyJomar is a short form combining José and María, merging the meanings "God will increase" (José from Joseph) and…
JonathanBoyHebrew, meaning "Yahweh has given," from a longer form contracted over time.
Jone (Pacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian))BoyThe Fijian form of John, with Norwegian usage as a variant.
JonesBoyDerived from the English and Welsh surname meaning "son of John".
JontyBoyShort form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan: "God has given".
JoolsUnisexDiminutive of Julian or Julia, meaning "of or belonging to Julius".
JoosepBoyFrom the Hebrew Yosef: "God will add" or "God increases".
JordaneUnisexA French variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew river name: "flowing down."
JordiBoyFrom the Greek Georgios: "farmer" or "worker of the earth".
JordieUnisexLikely a shortening of Jordan or a form related to Geordie, both English names.
JoséUnisexJosé means "God will increase," derived from the biblical figure Joseph, traditionally interpreted as one who will…
JosebaBoyThe Basque form of Joseph, a Hebrew name meaning God will increase.