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Justice Pronunciation

Justice is pronounced JUS-tis /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/High

Meaning: Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)High

In 30 seconds: A Latin virtue concept name meaning 'righteousness' and 'fairness,' used for both boys and girls. One of the cardinal virtues, Justice names a child after the most foundational principle of a just society.

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Origin HighLatin, English

MeaningJust, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)

U.S. rank (2024)#1079 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births201 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 19,702

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Justice derives from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful). As a given name it is a modern American concept name in the virtue-naming tradition.

Justice ranked #1079 for boys in 2024. It also charts for girls.

Did you know? Justice is one of the four cardinal virtues in classical philosophy (alongside Prudence, Fortitude, and Temperance) — so naming a child Justice connects them to 2,500 years of ethical philosophy from Plato through Aquinas to the Enlightenment.

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Variations

JustusJustine

Nicknames

Just

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How do you pronounce Justice?

Justice is pronounced JUS-tis (/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/). Press play above to hear Justice said aloud.

How do you say Justice?

Justice is said JUS-tis (/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/). Press play above to hear Justice said aloud.

What does the name Justice mean?

Justice means 'righteousness' and 'fairness,' from Latin justitia. It is one of the four classical cardinal virtues.

Is Justice a boy or girl name?

Justice is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.

How popular is Justice?

Justice ranked #1079 for U.S. boys in 2024.