Justus - name meaning, origin

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

is pronounced JUS-tus. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "upright, just". Biblical: an early disciple of Christ, a man considered as a replacement for Judas Iscariot as one of the 12 apostles.

Justus has 1 variant form: Justis.

For more information, see also related names Justice and Justin.

Baby names that sound like Justus are Eustis, Estes, Eustiss and Justyce.

Justus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#4393 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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