Juvenal

Juvenal is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Juvenal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Juvenal

Juvenal belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Juvenal first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1812 in 1991, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 1,258 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Juvenal in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#1812 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Juvenal in 2024
7
Total since 1880
1,258

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juvenal mean?

The meaning of Juvenal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Juvenal a boy or girl name?

Juvenal is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juvenal?

Juvenal comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Juvenal?

Juvenal first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #1812 in 1991, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.