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Justus

♀ Girl

Pronounced JUS-tus /ˈdʒʌs.təs/High

Meaning: From the Latin Justus, 'just; fair; righteous' — an early Christian and saintly name. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtuous Latin name: Justus means 'just; fair; righteous' (said 'JUS-tus'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Justus, 'just; fair; righteous' — an early Christian and saintly name. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2025)#12501 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 818

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519752025

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

Justus comes from the Latin for 'just; fair; righteous,' borne by early saints. As a girl's name it is rare and virtuous; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'JUS-tus').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, virtuous, and strong.

Did you know? Justus is Latin for 'just; fair; righteous' — an early Christian and saintly name. It's used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'JUS-tus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Justus — Latin 'just; righteous'; saintly; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

JusticeJustyceJustina

Nicknames

JusTussy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justus mean?

Justus is Latin for 'just; fair; righteous' — an early Christian and saintly name.

How do you pronounce Justus?

It's said JUS-tus /ˈdʒʌs.təs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Justus a boy or girl name?

Justus is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Justus?

Justus is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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