Justus

Meaning of Justus

Justus means "just" or "upright." It represents someone who is fair and righteous.

Justus has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Justus

After ranking as high as #647 in 2002, Justus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Justus

• Justus von Liebig
  German chemist and scientist
• Justus D. Barnes
  American silent film actor
• Justus Sheffield
  American professional baseball pitcher
• Justus Thomsen
  Danish chemist and thermochemist
• Justus Esiri
  Nigerian actor

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Questions about the name Justus

What does the name Justus mean?

Justus means justus means "just" or "upright." it represents someone who is fair and righteous, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Justus a boy's or a girl's name?

Justus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Justus?

Justus did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Justus most popular?

Justus peaked at #647 in 2002.