Arrow vs Justus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Justus

Boy #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,814
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jus, Just

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Justus Rank #1,814

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1814 for Justus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Justus ___

  • Justus Paul
  • Justus Luke
  • Justus Michael
  • Justus David
  • Justus Emmanuel
  • Justus Heinrich

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Justus

Felix Augustin Theodora Perpetua Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Justus more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Justus at #1814 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Justus mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Arrow and Justus boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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