Junior Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Junior Name at a Glance

Name	Junior
Meaning	Younger. Used in the United States to distinguish a son from his father, when both bear the same name.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Junior Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Junior means “Younger. Used in the United States to distinguish a son from his father, when both bear the same name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Junior Name Origin

Our database records Junior under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Junior a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Junior is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Junior

When considering Junior for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.