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Eustace

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-stes /ˈju.stəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Eustachios/Eustathios, variously 'fruitful; good at harvest' (eu, 'good', + stachys, 'grain') and 'steadfast; well-standing'; borne by Saint Eustace; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; steadfast: Eustace is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'YOO-stes'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Eustachios/Eustathios, variously 'fruitful; good at harvest' (eu, 'good', + stachys, 'grain') and 'steadfast; well-standing'; borne by Saint Eustace; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2024)#10174 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 706

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eustace comes from the Greek Eustachios/Eustathios, variously 'fruitful; good at harvest' (eu, 'good', + stachys, 'grain') and 'steadfast; well-standing'; borne by Saint Eustace (we note the saint). A crisp, classic name (said 'YOO-stes').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, fruitful-and-steadfast at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eustace is variously 'fruitful; good at harvest' and 'steadfast' in Greek (eu + stachys) — borne by Saint Eustace — a crisp, classic name (we note the saint; said 'YOO-stes').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Eustace — Greek; saint; routes layered

Variations

EustachiusEustachioEustis

Nicknames

Stace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eustace mean?

Eustace is Greek, variously 'fruitful; good at harvest' and 'steadfast'; borne by Saint Eustace. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Eustace?

It's said YOO-stes /ˈju.stəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eustace a boy or girl name?

Eustace is a boy's name.

How popular is Eustace?

Eustace is a very rare name in the U.S.

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