BoyEnglish origin2 syllables

Junior

Meaning: “junior”

About the name Junior

Junior is a boy name with English roots, meaning “junior”.

In 2025, Junior ranked #752 for boys in the US, with 343 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1940. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Junior were boys.

Etymology

From the English word “junior”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Junior”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #752
In 2015: #823
Babies in 2025: 343

Popularity of Junior, 1940–2025

Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Nicknames for Junior

Names similar to Junior

JacksonOrigin debated
JaxonOrigin debated
JaydenOrigin debated
Jonquil“jonquil”
Justice“justice”
Savior“savior”
Adair“rich + spear”
Alden“old + friend”
Aldous“old”
Alfred“Elf counsel”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.