At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, 'garden'
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- hor-TEN-see-us
Hortensius is a Latin boy's name meaning “of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, 'garden'”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hortensius
Meaning: Of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, 'garden'.
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Hortensius
hor-TEN-see-usIPA /hɔːrˈtɛnsiəs/
Popularity of Hortensius
Hortensius doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Hortensius
- 75+ *Modern* Boy Names That Start with H
- 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026
- 175+ Latin Baby Boy Names Rooted in Ancient Rome
Similar Names
Hyperion · Isidore · Florian · Leander · Linus · Fabian
