Meaning & History
Roman family name that was possibly derived from the name of the Roman goddess Juno. It was borne by Lucius Junius Brutus, the founder of the Roman Republic in the 6th century BC. It was also borne by the 1st-century BC Roman politician Marcus Junius Brutus, commonly known as Brutus, who was one of the assassins of Julius Caesar.
Related Names
Popularity
People think this name is
classic mature formal upper class natural strong refined strange complex serious
Sources & References
- Lewis, Charlton T. and Charles Short. A Latin Dictionary, entry Junius, available from https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0059%3Aentry%3DJunius.
Categories
Entry updated May 26, 2026