Junius is a Latin name meaning youth or downy-bearded. Junius was also the name of a Roman family, the Junii, who were of patrician rank. The most famous bearer of the name Junius was the Roman poet and satirist Decimus Iunius Iuvenal, who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. Junius is also the name of a character in William Shakespeare's play Titus Andronicus. In the 18th century, the name Junius was used as a pseudonym by a British author and politician, Philip Francis, who wrote a series of letters criticizing the government. Junius is a rare name in modern times, but it has been used as a given name for boys in some families. The name Junius has also been used as a surname, most notably by the American politician and abolitionist, Junius Spencer Morgan. In literature, Junius is the name of a character in Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. Junius is also the name of a character in the video game Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. The name Junius has a strong, masculine sound, and it could be a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy.

The root form of Junius is Junius — meaning Young, youthful, young at heart | Formal: Youthful, vigorous, youthful spirit.

Junius remains a beloved choice, ranking #6 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.