Titus
TEYE-tuhs
Titus is a Roman given name of uncertain origin. One theory connects it to the Latin titulus meaning “title of honour” or “inscription.” Another links it to an Oscan root. The name was common in the Roman Republic and Empire.
In the New Testament, Titus was a companion and co-worker of Paul the Apostle, a Gentile convert who played a key role in missions to Corinth and Crete.
Paul’s letter to Titus is one of the pastoral epistles. The Roman emperor Titus (39–81 AD) also bears the name, as does Shakespeare’s tragedy Titus Andronicus.
What the name Titus means
Titus ranked No. 383 in 2024 with 843 births. It peaked at No. 280 in 2015 with 1,325 births, part of the broader early-2010s revival of Roman and New Testament names.
Comedian Titus Burgess and the sitcom Titus (2000–2002) by Christopher Titus have both contributed to the name’s profile in American pop culture.
Two syllables — TY-tus — are clean, classical, and unmistakable. The long i vowel and the crisp -us ending give it a Roman dignity without stiffness.
Parents seeking an ancient name with both Roman imperial and New Testament credentials find Titus a distinctive and historically rich option.
Related Roman names include Marcus, Julius, Augustus, Cassius, and Octavius. The New Testament group includes Timothy, Philemon, and Silas.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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