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
"rye meadow"
Origin: Old English
Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 vs #4140 for Ryle.
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Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 compared to Ryle at #4140 in the United States.
Jr means "junior, the younger one" (Latin origin). Ryle means "rye meadow" (Old English origin).
Jr is primarily a boy name. Ryle is primarily a boy name.