Festus

Latin

"joyous, festive"

Festus Origin and Meaning

The name Festus is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "joyous, festive".

A name from the ancient world that may get a mixed reception today. On the one hand, festive! On the other hand, fester. In the Bible, Porcius Festus was a Roman official who rubbed up against St Paul. In modern times, this name has had more love in African countries than anywhere else.

Festus Rank in US Top 1000

# 988 in the US

Popularity of the name Festus

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Famous People Named Festus

• Festus Gontebanye Mogae 3rd President of Botswana
• Festus Baise Nigerian,born Hong Kong footballer
• (Ifeanyi) Festus Ezeli Nigerian basketball player
• Festus 'Adegboye' Onigbinde Nigerian football manager
• Festus Bulugu Limbu Tanzanian politician
• Festus Olabode Ola Nigerian politician
• Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay Jamaican,American novelist

The name Festus in Pop Culture

• Festus Haggen character on TV's "Gunsmoke"
• Festus dragon in Rick Riordan's "The Lost Hero"