The nameJust

Just is a French boy's name of Latin origin. It was mostly given in France at the very beginning of the 20th century.

Meaning

Just comes from the Latin justus, "just, fair".

Origin

Latin.

History

The name remained rare in France and peaked at the very beginning of the 20th century.

Popularity of the name Just

Just in France

1903peak year (30 births)
735babies named Just in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Just was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 200 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Just. Half of all babies named Just in France were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Just mean?

Just comes from the Latin justus, "just, fair".

What is the origin of the name Just?

Latin.

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

Just is a boy's name.