Justus
Justus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Justus
Root meaning: “just”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Name of several early saints, from Latin iustus (“just”), from iūs + -tus.
How popular is Justus?
Since 1880, 818 girls and 9,140 boys in the U.S. have been named Justus (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2811 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #589 in 1880. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Justus FAQ
What does the name Justus mean?
Justus traces back to a root meaning "just". A male given name from Latin. Name of several early saints, from Latin iustus (“just”), from iūs + -tus.
What is the origin of the name Justus?
Justus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Justus?
Since 1880, 818 girls and 9,140 boys in the U.S. have been named Justus (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2811 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #589 in 1880. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Justus a boy or girl name?
Justus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 818 girls and 9,140 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.