Juárez is of Spanish origin and means "from the town of Juárez". It's predominantly used as a surname, being one of the most common surnames in Mexico and among Hispanics in the United States. However, it can also be used as a given name, especially for boys. The name gained prominence with Mexican president Benito Juarez, who served from 1858 to 1872.
"The name Juarez saw consistent popularity with five births annually between 1957 and 1963, then a gap until 1972, and finally a rise to seven births in 1988."