Justin at a glance
- Meaning
- “just, fair”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- JUS-tin
- Other forms
- Justus, Giustino, Justino
Where the name Justin comes from
Justin comes from the Roman name Justinus, based on the Latin word iustus. Saint Justin Martyr was an early Christian writer, and the emperor Justinian had a related name. It became very common in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.