Justus

Justus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “just, fair”
Origin: Latin
Say it: JUS-tus · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys (92% of all uses)

From Latin Justus, a Roman name and early Christian name meaning 'just' or 'righteous'. It is related to Justin and appears in the New Testament by surname.

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How popular is Justus?

202430.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Justus in 202499

2024 rank#1,806 boys

Peak year2002

Total US babies since 18809,870

Justus is fading: recent use is about 59% of its level ten years before.

Names like Justus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Justus questions

What does the name Justus mean?

Justus means "just, fair". It comes from Latin. From Latin Justus, a Roman name and early Christian name meaning 'just' or 'righteous'. It is related to Justin and appears in the New Testament by surname.

Is Justus a boy or girl name?

Justus is mainly a boy's name in US records (92% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Justus?

99 US babies were named Justus in 2024. Its peak year was 2002.

How do you pronounce Justus?

Justus is usually pronounced JUS-tus.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.