BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Justus

Meaning: “just”

About the name Justus

Justus is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “just”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Justus ranked #1952 for boys in the US, with 79 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 91% of US babies named Justus were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “just”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Justus”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #1952
In 2015: #861
Babies in 2025: 79

Popularity of Justus, 1940–2025

Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Justus

Janus“the Roman god Janus”
Festus“joyful, merry”
Justen“just”
Justyn“just”
Magnus“Great”
Primus“first”
Quintus“fifth”
Rufus“red”
Agustus“majestic, venerable”
Alban“resident of Alba”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.