Justus

also called Jesus · A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 1 verse

the name means of Latin origin ("just") Strong's Lexicon

Jesus, also called Justus, was one of the few Jewish believers who supported Paul during his imprisonment.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) Another name for Joseph, surnamed Barsabas. He and Matthias are mentioned only in Acts 1:23. "They must have been among the earliest disciples of Jesus, and must have been faithful to the end; they must have been well known and esteemed among the brethren. What became of them afterwards, and what work they did, are entirely unknown" (Lindsay's Acts of the Apostles).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Colossians 4:11.

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Verses that name Justus

Colossians 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.