Josh vs Justus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Josh Rank #1,742
Justus Rank #1,814

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1814 for Justus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josh ___

  • Josh Michael
  • Josh Thomas
  • Josh Alexander
  • Josh Daniel
  • Josh James
  • Josh Ryan

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 Josh

Jake Emma Caleb Hannah Ethan

If you choose Justus

Felix Augustin Theodora Perpetua Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josh or Justus more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Justus at #1814 in the United States.

What do Josh and Justus mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Josh and Justus boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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