Decimus
Decimus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “tenth.” Decimus is a Roman praenomen meaning 'tenth,' traditionally given to the tenth child.
how do you pronounce Decimus?
DES-ih-mus
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what does Decimus mean?
The name Decimus means “tenth.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Decimus is a Roman praenomen meaning 'tenth,' traditionally given to the tenth child. Decimus Junius Brutus was one of Caesar's assassins. In the Gladiator sequel, Decimus featured as a central character. The name has a striking, martial quality that stands out dramatically while remaining grounded in authentic Roman naming tradition.
where does the name Decimus come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Decimus. The tenth meaning and its traditional use for a tenth-born Roman child, given elsewhere, are not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Decimus
The associations with Decimus Junius Brutus and the Gladiator film sequel mentioned elsewhere are not addressed by any source retrieved here, so nothing further can be confirmed about the name's history.
who are famous people named Decimus?
- Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus (Roman senator, conspirator against Julius Caesar)
- Decimus Burton (English architect)
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what names go well with Decimus?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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