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Junior: Meaning & Origin

Junior is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Young, the younger”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 30% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JOON-yer

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

70/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 30% of popular names.

Nicknames

Jr

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

23%
64
2010
49
Current
#27
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Junior James
  • Junior Alexander
  • Junior William
  • Junior Thomas