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Juvenal as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Juvenal

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The baby name Juvenal is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ (JOO-vuh-nuhl).

Juvenal is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ (JOO-vuh-nuhl)

What is the meaning of the name Juvenal ?

The baby name Juvenal is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ (JOO-vuh-nuhl).

Juvenal is Latin in Origin.

Juvenal derives from Latin Iuvenalis, a cognomen built on iuvenis, meaning "young" or "youthful." As a Roman name it is most famously borne by the satirist Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis (Juvenal) in the first and second centuries CE. Through the cults of late antique bishops, Saint Juvenal of Narni and Saint Juvenal of Jerusalem, the name passed into Christian calendars and lingered in medieval Italy, Gaul, and Iberia.

Forms include Juvénal (French), Juvenal (English, Spanish, Portuguese), Giovenale (Italian), and the learned Latin Juvenalis. The meaning centers on youth, vitality, and renewal. Usage today is rare in the English-speaking world but persists modestly in Romance languages and in parts of Africa and Latin America, often in Catholic communities; the French form Juvénal is also found in Central Africa. Variants and nicknames are limited; Juve appears informally in some languages but lacks established traditional diminutives.

Juvenal has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Juvenal

Juvénal Habyarimana Politician · Born 1937 · Rwanda Juvénal Habyarimana was a prominent Rwandan politician who served as the President of Rwanda from 1973 until his death in 1994. He is most famous for his role in leading the country during a period of significant political tension, which ultimately culminated in the Rwandan Genocide. His assassination in 1994 marked a pivotal moment in Rwandan history.

Juvenal – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI 0 #11 2 425
BI Boys 0 #38 7 917
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
BO Boys 0 #185 976 9,244
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
AO Boys 0 #216 27 5,568
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
PT Boys 0 #267 109 7,951
BO 0 #268 114 6,868
PE 0 #274 37 6,350
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
PE Boys 0 #305 1,374 14,506
France Boys 1974 #312 3 1,289
CL Boys 0 #313 620 13,390
CO Boys 0 #323 1,308 15,656
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
MU Boys 0 #341 17 8,477
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
PA Boys 0 #364 119 9,305
UY Boys 0 #382 18 5,922
BR Boys 0 #384 490 12,213
CL 0 #395 17 6,867
MX 0 #398 16 8,339
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
AR Boys 0 #432 36 7,628
CR Boys 0 #435 53 10,188
CO 0 #461 20 7,768
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
MX Boys 0 #487 680 16,355
CM Boys 0 #495 56 12,054
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #884 47 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,067 12 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,146 33 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,447 25 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Juvenal is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Juvenal

Juvenal is predominantly a boy's name.
Juvenal is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ (JOO-vuh-nuhl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Juvenalis (Latin), Juvénal (French) and Giovenale (Italian).
Yes — Juvenal ranked #312 in France in 1974, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Juvenal ranks highest in France (#312 in 1974).
Juvenal's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #872 in 2014 to #886 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Juvenal are in our database, including Juvénal Habyarimana (Politician).