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At a Glance: Name: Titus – Meaning: uncertain — ancient sources give either 'honorable' or 'of the giants' (linked to the Titans) – Origin: Latin (Roman/Sabine praenomen) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TY-tus
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
Phonetic: TY-tus IPA: /ˈtaɪtəs/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Titus)
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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