Festus

Latin
"joyous, festive"
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Festus Origin and Meaning

The name Festus is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "joyous, festive".

A name from the ancient world that may get a mixed reception today. On the one hand, festive! On the other hand, fester. In the Bible, Porcius Festus was a Roman official who rubbed up against St Paul. In modern times, this name has had more love in African countries than anywhere else.

# 988 in the US

Festus Rank in US Top 1000

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Popularity of the name Festus

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Famous People Named Festus

  • Festus Gontebanye Mogae
    3rd President of Botswana
  • Festus Baise
    Nigerian,born Hong Kong footballer
  • (Ifeanyi) Festus Ezeli
    Nigerian basketball player
  • Festus 'Adegboye' Onigbinde
    Nigerian football manager
  • Festus Bulugu Limbu
    Tanzanian politician
  • Festus Olabode Ola
    Nigerian politician
  • Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay
    Jamaican,American novelist

The name Festus in Pop Culture

  • Festus Haggen
    character on TV's "Gunsmoke"
  • Festus
    dragon in Rick Riordan's "The Lost Hero"