At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (Roman nomen gentile)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- sul-PISH-us
Sulpicius is a Latin (Roman nomen gentile) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Sulpicius
Origin: Latin (Roman nomen gentile).
A common claim: "Pale" Actually: Sulpicius is sometimes said to mean 'pale,' but this isn't supported — it's a Roman gentilic family name with no clear independent root, not a descriptive adjective.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sulpicius
sul-PISH-usIPA /sʌlˈpɪʃəs/
Popularity of Sulpicius
Sulpicius 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 Sulpicius
- 175+ Latin Baby Boy Names Rooted in Ancient Rome
- 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool
Similar Names
Alexis · Theodore · Basil · Urbanus · Simplicius · Vincentius
