How to say it
TI · tus
ˈtaɪ.təs
Masculine
Titus
Title of honor, defender
What it means
A Roman name of uncertain meaning, linked to a 'title of honor' or to 'defender.'
Titus was a common Roman first name whose original sense is lost, with guesses ranging from 'title of honor' to 'defender.' A Roman emperor bore it, and so did Titus, a Greek companion of the Apostle Paul who received one of the New Testament letters. Shakespeare's bloody Titus Andronicus is the dramatic outlier. It reads strong, ancient, and a little severe, fitting beside Atlas and Silas.
How to spell Titus
The standard spelling is Titus. Common variants include Tito, Titos, Tytus, but Titus is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #280 in 2015, currently #358 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
The emperor Titus, Paul's companion Titus, and Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Titus 1st-century Roman emperor
- Titus companion of the Apostle Paul and recipient of a New Testament letter
Spelling variants
- Tito
- Titos
- Tytus
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Common questions
- What does the name Titus mean?
- A Roman name of uncertain meaning, linked to a 'title of honor' or to 'defender.'
- What does Titus mean in Latin?
- In Latin, Titus means "Title of honor, defender." Titus was a common Roman first name whose original sense is lost, with guesses ranging from 'title of honor' to 'defender.' A Roman emperor bore it, and so did Titus, a Greek companion of the Apostle Paul who received one of the New Testament letters. Shakespeare's bloody Titus Andronicus is the dramatic outlier. It reads strong, ancient, and a little severe, fitting beside Atlas and Silas.
- How do you pronounce Titus?
- Titus is pronounced ˈtaɪ.təs. Say it as TI-tus, with the stress on the "ti" syllable.
- How do you spell Titus?
- The standard spelling is Titus. Common spelling variants include Tito, Titos, Tytus.
- Is Titus a boy or girl name?
- Titus is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Titus?
- Titus ranked #358 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.