What is the origin of the name Juvenal?

Juvenal is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Juvenal?

Juvenal is currently ranked #10335 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Juvenal?

Juvenal is pronounced JOO-veh-nal.

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Juvenal

JOO-veh-nal

Popularity

#10335

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,258

Peak Year

#44 in 1991

First Recorded

1922

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Juvenal is a Latin name meaning "youthful" or "young". It's derived from the Roman family name Juvenalis.

Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Decimus Junius Juvenalis
1st-century Roman satirist, known for his work.

Spelling Variations

Juvenalis Juvenall

Similar Names

Julius Julian Silas Caius

Personality Traits

YouthfulEnergeticOptimisticIntellectual

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