Eustace
Meaning of Eustace
Eustace is a traditional male name with a rich history. It has roots in both French and English languages, giving it a diverse range of pronunciations. In French, Eustace is pronounced as ew-STAS (/y.stas/), while in English it is pronounced as YOO-stis (/ˈjuːstɪs/). The name also has variations such as Eustachio.
When looking at the popularity of the name Eustace in the United States, we can see that it has experienced some fluctuation over the years. In recent times, it has been given to around 6 to 9 newborn boys per year. However, its popularity seems to have peaked in the mid-20th century when it ranked within the top 2000 names for boys.
Eustace carries an air of old-world charm and sophistication. It has historical associations with various notable figures, including Saint Eustace, a Christian martyr from the 2nd century. Additionally, Eustace was commonly used among European nobility during the Middle Ages.
Choosing Eustace as a name for your baby boy can be seen as a nod to tradition and heritage. Its rarity in modern times adds an element of uniqueness and individuality to your child's name.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ew-STAS (/y.stas/)
English
- Pronunced as YOO-stis (/ˈjuːstɪs/)
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Notable People Named Eustace
| Eustace Clarence Mullins Jr. was an American writer known for his conspiracy theories and antisemitic views. |
| Eustace Graham Keogh was an Australian Army officer, military historian, and editor of the Australian Army Journal known for his service in the First and Second World Wars and his multiple award-winning essays. |
| Eustace Hamilton Miles was a British real tennis player, restaurateur, and diet guru known for selling health products and advice to Edwardian Britons. |
| Eustace Broke Loraine was a pioneering British aviator and the first Royal Flying Corps officer to be killed in an aircraft crash. |
| Eustace Chesser was a Scottish psychiatrist, social reformer, and writer. |
| Eustace Robinson Conway IV is an American naturalist, known for his ownership of Turtle Island Preserve and his appearances in books and on television. |
| Eustace of Luxeuil, also known as Eustasius, was the second abbot of Luxeuil and a favorite disciple of his teacher Columbanus. |
| Eustace Budgell was an English writer and politician. |
| Eustace Charles Mordaunt was an English amateur cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club and Middlesex County Cricket Club in the early 1900s. |
| Eustace Robert Hayles - Robert Hayles was an Australian entrepreneur known for establishing passenger and cargo ferry services in northern Australia after 1889. |
| Eustace William Ferguson (1884-1927) was a renowned New Zealand pathologist and entomologist. |
| Eustace Bisgood - Eustace Denis Piers Bisgood was an English cricketer who played one first-class match for Somerset in 1909. |
| Eustace Jerome Proctor is a former Anguillan cricketer who made history as the first player from Anguilla to represent the Leeward Islands in West Indian domestic cricket. |
| Eustace Llewellyn John CMG served as the Deputy Governor-General of Nevis from 1992 to 2017, following in the footsteps of Weston Parris. |
| Eustace Payne was a New Zealand cricketer who played in one first-class match for Wellington in 1908/09. |
