Esdras vs Justus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esdras

Boy #2,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Latin American Ethiopian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,011
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ez, Esdra

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

Esdras Rank #2,011
Justus Rank #1,814

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 vs #2011 for Esdras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esdras ___

  • Esdras David
  • Esdras Samuel
  • Esdras Emmanuel
  • Esdras Solomon
  • Esdras Benjamin
  • Esdras Raphael

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 Esdras

Nehemiah Tobias Hosea Ezra Miriam

If you choose Justus

Felix Augustin Theodora Perpetua Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esdras or Justus more popular?

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 compared to Esdras at #2011 in the United States.

What do Esdras and Justus mean?

Esdras means "help, helper" (Hebrew origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Esdras and Justus boy or girl names?

Esdras is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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