Junior-James
Latin and Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Junior-James
Junior-James combines two English names: "Junior" (from Latin *iunior*, meaning "younger") and "James" (from Hebrew *Yaakov*, meaning "supplanter").
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Etymology
Junior-James combines two English names: "Junior" (from Latin *iunior*, meaning "younger") and "James" (from Hebrew *Yaakov*, meaning "supplanter"). This hyphenated form is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities, and has become more common as a given name since the mid-20th century, often reflecting naming traditions that honor family lineage or distinguish sons from fathers.
Junior-James currently ranks #2,707 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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