Younger or smaller
Derived from the Latin 'minor', this name was historically used as a Roman cognomen to distinguish a younger son from his father or an elder brother of the same name. While it has a long history as a surname, its use as a given name is rare in the modern era. It carries a sense of heritage and academic or legal gravity.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Minor in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American character actor of the 1930s and 40s
American businessman and railroad tycoon
