Titus

Titus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “title uncertain; traditionally of unknown meaning”
Origin: Latin
Say it: TY-tus · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Ancient Roman praenomen borne by saints and emperors. Used in the New Testament as the name of an early Christian leader.

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How popular is Titus?

2024253 per million US babies

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Babies named Titus in 2024843

2024 rank#383 boys

Peak year2015

Total US babies since 188025,895

Titus has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Titus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Titus questions

What does the name Titus mean?

Titus means "title uncertain; traditionally of unknown meaning". It comes from Latin. Ancient Roman praenomen borne by saints and emperors. Used in the New Testament as the name of an early Christian leader.

Is Titus a boy or girl name?

Titus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Titus?

843 US babies were named Titus in 2024. Its peak year was 2015.

How do you pronounce Titus?

Titus is usually pronounced TY-tus.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.