Titus
Meaning of Titus
Titus (TY-tus) is a Latin veteran with a fresh shine, originally borne by an early Sabine king and later by the Roman emperor who opened the Colosseum—talk about grand openings! The name likely comes from “titulus,” meaning “title of honor,” and its upright vibe carried into the New Testament, where Saint Paul’s trusted friend Titus lends the name a quietly faithful air. Shakespeare gave it a dramatic cameo in “Titus Andronicus,” but today the name feels more like polished bronze than stage blood—strong, concise, and unmistakably masculine. In the U.S., Titus has been climbing the charts just enough to feel current (hovering around the mid-300s), yet it remains rare enough that your little one probably won’t have to share it at preschool. All told, Titus blends ancient gravitas with modern zip, offering parents a heroic-sounding choice that still fits snugly on a toddler’s nametag.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TY-tus (/ˈtaɪtəs/)
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Notable People Named Titus
| Titus O'Neil - Thaddeus Michael Bullard is an American professional wrestler and former arena football player who serves as a WWE Global Ambassador and received the WWE Hall of Fame 2020 Warrior Award for his philanthropy. |
| Titus Quinctius Capitolinus Barbatus was a Roman statesman and general, consul six times, from the ancient patrician gens Quinctia. |
| Titus Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite priest and philosophy professor who opposed Nazi ideology and was killed at the Dachau concentration camp in 1942. |
| Sir Titus Salt was an English industrialist, politician, and philanthropist best known for building Salts Mill and the village of Saltaire in West Yorkshire. |
| Titus Pomponius Atticus was a wealthy Roman editor, banker, and literary patron best known for his correspondence and close friendship with Cicero. |
| Titus Welliver - Titus B. Welliver is an American actor best known for the title role in Bosch, roles in Lost, Deadwood, and Sons of Anarchy, and frequent collaborations with Ben Affleck in films like Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Argo, and Live by Night. |
| A Slovak Salesian priest, Titus Zeman protected fellow clergy under communism, spent 12 years in prison for helping them flee, and is honored as a defender of religious freedom. |
| Titus Kipjumba Mbishei is a Kenyan long-distance runner and world junior medalist who represented Kenya at the Commonwealth Games in track, cross country, and road events. |
| Kenyan long-distance runner Titus Ekiru won the 2019 African Games men's half marathon in a Games-record 1:01:42, becoming the first Kenyan winner. |
| Titus Leo is an American linebacker who played college football for the Wagner Seahawks, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and has also played for the New England Patriots. |
| Titus Brown was a New Hampshire congressman and American politician. |
| Titus Okere was a Nigerian footballer who toured the UK in 1949 with a Nigerian side and scored in a 2-0 win over Sierra Leone. |
| Titus Bronson is credited with founding the city of Kalamazoo in Michigan. |
| Titus Clodius Pupienus Pulcher Maximus - Titus Pupienus was a Roman politician. |
| Tituš Brezovački - Titus Brezovacki was a Croatian playwright, satirist and poet. |
