Jr
Meaning
"junior, the younger one"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,050
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"junior, the younger one"
Origin: Latin
"born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 vs #4199 for Kenner.
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Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 compared to Kenner at #4199 in the United States.
Jr means "junior, the younger one" (Latin origin). Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Jr is primarily a boy name. Kenner is primarily a boy name.