Jost
Latin/Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jost
Jost is a shortened form of Jodocus, derived from the Germanic name Josse, which ultimately traces to the Latin name Judocus or Iudocus, meaning "lord" or derived from the concept of judgment.
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Etymology
Jost is a shortened form of Jodocus, derived from the Germanic name Josse, which ultimately traces to the Latin name Judocus or Iudocus, meaning "lord" or derived from the concept of judgment. The name was primarily used in Germanic and Dutch-speaking regions during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, with notable historical bearers including the Flemish painter Jost de Momper and various European nobility.
Jost currently ranks #948 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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