French Famous Boy Names with Letter J

Is a former French Striker, and now coach of French Ligue 1 side Le Havre.

Is a former French Striker, and now coach of French Ligue 1 side Le Havre.

Was a French rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the bronze medal as crew

Was a French rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the French boat in the coxed fours competition.

Is a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a former Archbishop of Tours. He was born in Saint-Br

Is a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a former Archbishop of Tours. He was born in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès. He was ordained on June 29, 1943 after studying at the seminary in Rennes, and from 1958 to 1964 was secretary general of the National Commission for Religious Education and director of the National Centre of Religious Teaching. He was made Bishop of Évreux in 1972 and Archbishop of Tours in 1981. Honoré is known as a specialist in the works of Cardinal Newman.

Was a minister in various French governments in the 1950s and 60s, as well as France's first ambassa

Was a minister in various French governments in the 1950s and 60s, as well as France's first ambassador to Algeria in the immediate aftermath of the Algerian War. Born in Paris, he has been a professor of economics and is the founder of the Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Economiques.

A French professor of economics. He works on industrial organization, game theory, banking and finan

A French professor of economics. He works on industrial organization, game theory, banking and finance, and economics and psychology. Tirole is director of the Foundation Jean-Jacques Laffont - Toulouse School of Economics, and scientific director of the Institut d'économie industrielle in Toulouse. After receiving his PhD from MIT in 1981, he worked as a researcher at l'École nationale des ponts et chaussées until 1984. From 1984-1991 he worked as a Professor of Economics at MIT. He was president of the Econometric Society in 1998 and of the European Economic Association in 2001. He is still affiliated with MIT, where he holds a visiting position.

Was a Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Lyon. He entered the seminary and later attended the

Was a Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Lyon. He entered the seminary and later attended the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome where he earned a licentiate in philosophy in 1956, and in theology. He later attended the Sorbonne University in Paris where he graduated with doctorates in philosophy and theology. He was ordained on 3 September 1961.

Was a Baroque violinist and composer. He is considered to have founded the French violin school.

Was a Baroque violinist and composer. He is considered to have founded the French violin school.

Was a French dramatist.In 1932, his first play, L’Hermine, written in 1929, was unsuccessful, but

Was a French dramatist.In 1932, his first play, L’Hermine, written in 1929, was unsuccessful, but he followed it up with a string of others. He struggled through years of poverty producing several plays until he eventually wound up as secretary to the gre

Was a French actor of stage and screen. Martin served in the French Resistance during World War II a

Was a French actor of stage and screen. Martin served in the French Resistance during World War II and later fought with the French paratroopers in Indochina. Theatrically, he is perhaps best-known for originating two roles in Samuel Beckett's most famous plays: Lucky in Waiting for Godot, and Clov in Endgame. During the 1950s, he was a performer at the Théâtre National Populaire and also worked for radio plays.

Was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre adm

Was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre administration from 1979 to 1981 and also served as president of the French Economic and Social Council from April 1987 and September 1999. was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre administration from 1979 to 1981 and also served as president of the French Economic and Social Council from April 1987 and September 1999.

The son of a grocer, he left his father's home to devote himself to the theatre and presented himsel

The son of a grocer, he left his father's home to devote himself to the theatre and presented himself to Lekain in Paris for a job. Engaged in Madame Montansier's company, he played at Tours, then at Lyon, and came back to Paris where Mademoiselle Clairon took him under her protection.

French man of letters and bibliographer, son of the artist and author JFE Tourneux, was born in Pari

French man of letters and bibliographer, son of the artist and author JFE Tourneux, was born in Paris. He began his career as a bibliographer by collaborating in new editions of the Supercheries littéraires of Joseph Quérard and the Dictionnaire des anonymes of Antoine Barbier. His most important bibliographical work was the Bibliographie de l’histoire de Paris pendant la Révolution française (3 vols. 1890-1901), which was crowned by the Academy of Inscriptions. This valuable work serves as a guide for the history of the city beyond the limits of the Revolution.

Was a French commander during the Napoleonic Wars who later became a member of French Parliament. As

Was a French commander during the Napoleonic Wars who later became a member of French Parliament. As an opponent of the Ancien Régime, he is known for his active suppression of Royalist and Legitimist activity. His death was also the catalyst of the Parisian June Rebellion of 1832, which formed the basis for the uprising depicted in Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables.

Was a French lawyer and politician. He was Mayor of Nice, France from 1928 to 1943 and from 1947 to

Was a French lawyer and politician. He was Mayor of Nice, France from 1928 to 1943 and from 1947 to 1965, and the father of Jacques Médecin, who succeeded him as mayor until 1990. Politically republican, democratic, independent and moderate, he sat within the left-leaning independents, then moved more to the centre with the local political party he created called “Le Rassemblement des Indépendants” (“The Assembly of Independents”). However, Médecin increasingly moved toward the far right, and joined Jacques Doriot's fascist Parti Populaire Français in 1936.

A Frenchman, was known as the father of the bladder-type hydraulic accumulator. Mercier fled France

A Frenchman, was known as the father of the bladder-type hydraulic accumulator. Mercier fled France for the United States during the Nazi invasion, eventually settling in New York City. After meeting Edward M. Greer in 1940, the two founded Greer Hydraulics (in 1942) to produce aircraft hydraulic components.

Was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many s

Was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many schools bear his name.Mermoz, whose infancy had been marked by World War I news, joined the French Air Force in 1922, being assigned, as a pilot of the air

Was a French Catholic priest who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philo

Was a French Catholic priest who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philosophical essay promoting atheism. Described by the author as his "testament" to his parishioners, the text denounces all religion.

Was a French painter.Initially he was influenced by Fauvism and Impressionism, but from 1908 he was

Was a French painter.Initially he was influenced by Fauvism and Impressionism, but from 1908 he was associated with Cubism. Metzinger was a member of the Section d'Or group of artists. Certain pieces such as At the Cycle-Race track suggest speed and movement, ideas which are linked to the futurist movement.

Is a Mexican historian and author of French origin. Meyer obtained bachelor's and master's degrees a

Is a Mexican historian and author of French origin. Meyer obtained bachelor's and master's degrees at the Sorbonne University. He has taught at Sorbonne, Perpignan, the University of Paris, the Colegio de México, the Michoacán, and the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas. He has done extensive research on the Cristero War and written books on the subject for Cambridge and Universidad de Guadalajara. Founded the Institute of Mexican Studies at Perpignan University, France.

Is a former professional footballer.

Is a former professional footballer.

Is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer in the electronic, s

Is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer in the electronic, synthpop and New Age, as well as organiser of outdoor spectacles of his music which feature laser displays and fireworks. Jarre has sold an estimated 80 mil

Is a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his films in the fantastique genre. Ro

Is a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his films in the fantastique genre. Rollin is credited as having made the first French vampire film (Le Viol du vampire, 1968) as well as the first French gore film (Les Raisins de la mort, 197

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the C-1 1000 m eve

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the C-1 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Was a French politician. He belonged first to the Republican Party of Liberty (1945-1946), then to t

Was a French politician. He belonged first to the Republican Party of Liberty (1945-1946), then to the Independent Republicans (1946-1955) and then to the National Centre of Independents and Peasants (1956-1958). During 1953, he was France minister of Budget for a few months.

was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at

was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.