Jr

Younger male namesake

Jr is junior, used after a name when son and father share the same name: Sammy Davis Jr. , Robert Downey Jr.

It distinguishes the younger from the elder (Sr.). (JR may refer to the artist or initials.)

suffix

namesake

One sharing another's name

  • chipSmall broken-off piece
  • IIRoman numeral two
  • IVVein-delivered medication method

senior · generational · family name · patronym · naming · firstborn · son · scion · heir · successor

celebrity

famous

Widely known, much recognized

legacy · Martin Luther King · Dale Earnhardt

sports

NBA

Top-tier American court league

  • draftPreliminary version of text
  • rookieInexperienced newcomer
  • leagueAssociation or distance unit

prospect · collegiate · recruit · phenom · Dale Earnhardt

Categories
Opposites
generational/age designation

JrSr.

Abbreviated elder designation

I · II · IV

rank/seniority

Jrsenior

Higher in rank

elder · chief · head · lead · principal

Phrases
Family

junior

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G