Justus
JUS-tus
Latin
Boy
In the King James Bible
- Meaning
- Just; Righteous; Fair
- Origin
- Latin
- Is it in the Bible?
- Yes — Justus appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 1:23.
- First appears in
- Acts — Acts and the early church
- Peak US usage
- 2000s (0.011% of births), currently rising
- Spiritual meaning
- Justus embodies the call to live righteously — not by legalistic perfection but by faithful, just living that reflects God's character.
- King James verses
- Acts 1:23
"And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias."
- Colossians 4:11
"And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers."
- Acts 1:23