Junior - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Junior \j(u)-nior\ is pronounced JOON-yer. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "the younger one". Occasionally used as a given name, though more usually the abbreviation Jr. is used with a full name when it is identical to a father's or grandfather's name.

Baby names that sound like Junior are Anwar, Einar, Inar, Ejnar, Einer, Jennaro, Jenaro, Joyner, Joiner and Ynyr. Other similar baby names are Junio, Juniper, Junius, Junot, Munir and Senior.

Junior is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Junior. Click here to compare Junior with related baby names.