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Titus is a masculine name used in Ancient Roman and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus ‘title of honour’. This name appears in the New Testament belonging to a companion of Saint Paul." It ranked #358 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus ‘title of honour’. This name appears in the New Testament belonging to a companion of Saint Paul. The entry lists its usage as Ancient Roman, English, German, Biblical and others.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Titus ranked #358 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #358 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Titus mean?
Titus means "title of honour", according to Behind the Name.
Is Titus a popular name?
Titus ranked #358 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Titus a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Titus appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Titus — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
