Titus
Titus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛtaΙͺtΙs/
Meaning and origin of Titus
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Titus, a Roman and Sabine praenomen meaning either "honorable" or "strong; of the giants".
How popular is Titus?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 26,811 boys in the U.S. have been named Titus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9560 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #280 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #358 for boys, with 910 babies given the name.
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Titus FAQ
What does the name Titus mean?
A male given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Titus, a Roman and Sabine praenomen meaning either "honorable" or "strong; of the giants".
What is the origin of the name Titus?
Titus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Titus?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 26,811 boys in the U.S. have been named Titus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9560 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #280 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #358 for boys, with 910 babies given the name.
Is Titus a boy or girl name?
Titus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 26,811 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.