Justus

Latin

"just"

Justus Origin and Meaning

The name Justus is a boy's name of German, Latin, Dutch origin meaning "just".

More unusual than Justin, less word-like than Justice, this New Testament name could make an intriguing choice. After being off the popularity lists from 1904 to 1993, it is now being used in steady numbers.

There have been three notable saints named Justus: St. Justus of Canterbury, who was instrumental in the conversion of Anglo-Saxons to Roman Christians and became the fourth Bishop of Canterbury, and the martyred St. Justus of Beauvais and St. Justus of Lyons.

Justus Rank in US Top 1000

# 972 in the US

Justus Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1551 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Justus

• 972 US 2018
• 1551 Nameberry 2025
• 317 Unique 2023
• 98 Germany 2017

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Famous People Named Justus

• Isaiah Justus Farrow son of American actress Mia Farrow
• Justus von Liebig German chemist
• Justus Lipsius 16th,century philosopher
• Justus D. Barnes American stage and silent film actor best known for his role in the 1903 short silent Western, The Great Train Robbery

The name Justus in Pop Culture

• Justus is one of the priests of the Below who cares for the temple bats, in Ally Condie's "Atlantia."