What does the name Junior mean?

The name Junior means "The younger one".

What is the origin of the name Junior?

Junior is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 397 babies were named Junior in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Junior is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 397 ↗

All-Time Total: 42,386

Peak Year: 1926

Junior is derived from the Latin word "juvenis," meaning "young." It is commonly used as a suffix to distinguish a son who shares his father's name.

Boy names closely related to Junior

Brayan Jayden Emmanuel Kylian Mathias Nathanael Aaron Alex

Girl names closely related to Junior

Tatiana Samara Stephanie Amy Melany Ariana Janelle Raquel

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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