Boy Name · Latin Origin
Titus
Considering Titus? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Title of honor", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Thadeus.
Titus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Title of honor
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Titus to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Titus as T·I·T·U·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Titus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Titus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Titusa, Tituse, Titusy, Titu.
- Nicknames: Tit and T.
- Middle names: Pair Titus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Titus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Thadeus, Thaddeus, Thaddaeus, Theodis, Theotis — full picks on the sibling names for Titus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Titus? Browse our names like Titus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Titus
What does the name Titus mean?
Titus means "Title of honor" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Titus?
Titus originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Titus?
Titus has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Titus a boy's or girl's name?
Titus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Titus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Titus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Titus?
Names that share Titus's sound and style include Thadeus, Thaddeus, Thaddaeus, Theodis, Theotis.
What middle names pair well with Titus?
Good middle-name fits for Titus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Titus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Titus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Titus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Titus share its rhythm without rhyming — Thadeus, Thaddeus, Thaddaeus all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.