Justus

At a Glance: Name: Justus – Meaning: just, fair, righteous – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JUS-tus

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Justus is a boy's name of Latin origin with a clear, upright meaning: just, fair, righteous. It's pronounced JUS-tus (IPA /ˈdʒʌstəs/), a short, sturdy sound to match. If you want a name whose meaning states its virtue outright rather than hinting at one, Justus does exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Justus

Meaning: Just, fair, righteous.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Justus

Phonetic: JUS-tus   IPA: /ˈdʒʌstəs/

Popularity of Justus

Justus has appeared in Social Security data every year from 1880 to 2024. It hit its peak popularity in 1880 at #589 with 11 babies given the name, while in 2024 it sat much lower at #1807 despite 90 babies receiving it that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Justus mean?

Just, fair, righteous. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Justus)

How do you pronounce Justus?

Justus is pronounced JUS-tus (IPA: /ˈdʒʌstəs/).

Is Justus a popular name right now?

Justus peaked at #589 in 1880 and is ranked #1807 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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