Titus: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TY-tuhs · 2 syllables
Titus means “honorable; strong; of the giants”, from Latin.
Borrowed from Latin Titus, a Roman and Sabine praenomen meaning either "honorable" or "strong; of the giants".
- Meaning
- honorable; strong; of the giants
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- TY-tuhs
- US rank (2025)
- #358
- US babies a year
- about 890 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Titus?
Titus was the #358 name in the US in 2025, given to 910 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #358 |
| Canada | #785 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Titus?
Half of US adults named Titus are older than 30; most are between 18 and 67. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Titus
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Massimo
- Apollo
- Jeremias
- Octavian
- Maximilian
- Emiliano
- Fabrizio
- Alistair
- Leviticus
- Atticus
- Weston
- Thatcher
- Judah
- Santino
- Heathcliff
- Corey
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Questions about Titus
What does the name Titus mean?
Titus means “honorable; strong; of the giants”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Titus?
Titus is pronounced TY-tuhs.
How popular is the name Titus?
Titus was the #358 name in the US in 2025, given to 910 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Titus?
Half of US adults named Titus are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 67.