Festus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Festus \f(e)-stus, fes-tus\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "joyous, festive".

A baby name that sounds like Festus is Faustus. Other similar baby names are Rastus, Gustus and Justus.

Festus is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Festus. Click here to compare Festus with related baby names.