Titus
Titus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “title of honor, defender.” It ranked #356 in the United States in 2025. Titus is a Roman praenomen possibly meaning 'title of honor' or 'defender.
how do you pronounce Titus?
TY-tus
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what does Titus mean?
The name Titus means “title of honor, defender.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Titus is a Roman praenomen possibly meaning 'title of honor' or 'defender.' Emperor Titus completed the Colosseum and was called 'the delight of mankind.' Shakespeare wrote Titus Andronicus, his bloodiest tragedy. The name has a commanding brevity and ancient authority that has made it increasingly popular in recent years.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #356 |
| 2023 | #363 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Titus?
- Titus (Roman Emperor who completed the Colosseum)
- Titus Andronicus (title character of Shakespeare's tragedy)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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