Justin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Justin \j(u)-

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 common first name for men (#56 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#12812 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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