Justin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Justin \j(u)-stin, jus-tin\ is pronounced JUS-tin. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "just, upright, righteous". Variant of Justus. Saint Justin (second century) was a Greek philosopher who wrote of the moral values of Christianity. See also Jestin. Actor Justin Henry; singer Justin Timberlake.

Justin has 18 variant forms: Giustino, Giusto, Joos, Joost, Justain, Justan, Just, Juste, Justen, Justinas, Justinian, Justinius, Justino, Justinus, Justis, Justo, Justus and Justyn.

For more information, see also the related name Dustin.

Baby names that sound like Justin are Austin, Austen, Austyn, Ostin, Jeston, Jesstin and Westin.

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