Justo

Justo is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “just.” In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Justo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“just”

About the name Justo

Justo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “just” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Justo first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1081 in 1890, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 1,729 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Justo in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#1081 in 1890
Peak year
1986
Babies named Justo in 2024
9
Total since 1880
1,729

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Justo mean?

Justo means “just” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Justo a boy or girl name?

Justo is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Justo?

Justo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Justo?

Justo first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #1081 in 1890, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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