Jobst

Latin

"fair, righteous"

Jobst Origin and Meaning

The name Jobst is a boy's name.

Jobst is a masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily found in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. It developed as a variant of the name Jodocus or Judocus, which derived from the Breton name Iodoc, meaning "lord" or possibly "warrior." Historically, Saint Judoc was a 7th-century Breton prince who became a hermit and was later venerated in medieval Germany. The name Jobst gained some prominence in the late medieval period, particularly with Jobst of Moravia, who briefly claimed the title of Holy Roman Emperor in the early 15th century. While uncommon today, Jobst represents a distinctive heritage choice with strong historical roots in Central European nobility and religious tradition.

Famous People Named Jobst

• Jobst of Moravia King of Germany
• Jobst Nikolaus I Count of Hohenzollern
• Jobst II Count of Hoya
• Jobst Hermann Count of Holstein,Schaumburg
• Jobst Brandt American mechanical engineer, inventor, bicycle enthusiast, educator, and author
• Jobst Wagner Swiss entrepreneur