Titus

At a Glance

Meaning

Uncertain — ancient sources give either 'honorable' or 'of the giants' (linked to the Titans)

Origin

Latin (Roman/Sabine praenomen)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

TY-tusListen

Titus is a Latin name, pronounced TY-tus, rooted in ancient Roman and Sabine tradition. Its exact meaning was never settled by ancient sources — some point to "honorable," others to "of the giants," tying it back to the Titans — so if you've seen it defined simply as a title of honor, that's only one side of an old debate. It has the weight of a name carried through history rather than one coined recently.

Meaning & Origin of Titus

Meaning: Uncertain — ancient sources give either 'honorable' or 'of the giants' (linked to the Titans).

Origin: Latin (Roman/Sabine praenomen).

A common claim: Widely said to simply mean 'honorable' or 'title of honor.' Actually: This is only one of two ancient theories — Titus may instead derive from a word meaning 'of the giants'; the true origin is debated, not a settled 'honor' meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Titus

Popularity of Titus

Titus reached its highest point in 2015, ranking #280 with 1,325 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #383 with 843 babies, still holding a steady place in records that stretch back to 1880.

Names Like Titus

These names share Titus’s style, era or origin.

• Augustine
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FAQ

What does the name Titus mean?

Uncertain — ancient sources give either ‘honorable’ or ‘of the giants’ (linked to the Titans). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Titus?

Titus is pronounced TY-tus (IPA: /ˈtaɪtəs/).

Is Titus a popular name right now?

Titus peaked at #280 in 2015 and is ranked #383 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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