Popular and traditional Jamaican boy names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of Jamaica. 45 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Bear; Noble (the legendary king) | 👦 Boy | English, French, Portuguese |
| Charlie | Free man | 🧒 Unisex | English, French |
| George | Farmer | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Harry | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | English |
| Henry | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | English |
| Jack | God is gracious (from John) | 👦 Boy | English |
| James | Supplanter (from Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Sebastian | Venerable; Revered (Greek) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Spanish |
| William | Resolute protector | 👦 Boy | English, French |
| Alfie | Elf counsel (from Alfred) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Archie | Genuine; Bold (from Archibald) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Edward | Wealthy guardian | 👦 Boy | English |
| Elijah | My God is Yahweh; My God is the Lord | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Freddie | Peaceful ruler (from Frederick) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Jacob | Supplanter; Holds the heel; Holder of the heel; One who follows | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| John | God is gracious | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Joseph | God will increase | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Joshua | God is salvation | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jude | Praised | 👦 Boy | English |
| Luke | From Lucania; Light | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Matthew | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Michael | Who is like God? | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Nathan | He gave; Gift | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| Teddy | Wealthy guardian; Gift of God | 👦 Boy | English |
| Theodore | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Thomas | Twin | 👦 Boy | Greek, Hebrew, French |
| Aaron | Mountain of strength; Brother of Moses; High mountain; Exalted | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Albert | Noble; Bright | 👦 Boy | English |
| Alfred | Elf counsel | 👦 Boy | English |
| Andrew | Manly; Strong; Brave | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Christopher | Bearer of Christ | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Edmund | Wealthy protector | 👦 Boy | English |
| Harrison | Son of Harry | 👦 Boy | English |
| Isaac | He will laugh | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jasper | Treasurer | 👦 Boy | English |
| Joel | Yahweh is God; The Lord is God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Nicholas | Victory of the people | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Oakley | Oak meadow | 👦 Boy | English |
| Peter | Rock; Stone | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Philip | Lover of horses (Greek) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Greek |
| Reuben | Behold, a son | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Ronnie | Ruler's counsel (from Ronald) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Stephen | Crown; Garland | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Toby | God is good | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |