Titus
Meaning of Titus
Titus is a strong and timeless male name of Latin origin. Pronounced as TY-tus (/ˈtaɪtəs/), this name has been a favorite choice for parents in the United States, with its popularity continuously growing since the 1980s. A popular variation of the name Titus is Tito. Over the past few decades, Titus has seen significant usage across America, climbing from rank 809 in 1880 to its highest ranking at 279 in 2015. Despite some fluctuations, it has generally maintained an upward trend over the years. This powerful name brings to mind strength, honor, and history - qualities that many parents desire for their children.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TY-tus (/ˈtaɪtəs/)
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Notable People Named Titus
| Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr., also known as Titus O'Neil, is an American professional wrestler and former arena football player who is recognized for his philanthropy and was honored with the WWE Hall of Fame 2020 Warrior Award. |
| Titus Quinctius Capitolinus Barbatus, a Roman statesman and general from the gens Quinctia, served as consul six times. |
| Titus Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite friar and Catholic priest who was martyred at the Dachau concentration camp during World War II and later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. |
| Sir Titus Salt, 1st Baronet was a prominent manufacturer, politician, and philanthropist known for building Salt's Mill and the village of Saltaire in West Yorkshire, England. |
| Titus Pomponius Atticus was a prominent Roman editor, banker, and patron of letters, renowned for his close friendship and correspondence with the influential Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero. |
| Titus Welliver - Titus B. Welliver is a well-known American actor recognized for his roles in popular TV series like Lost, Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and Bosch, as well as his collaborations with Ben Affleck in several films. |
| Titus Zeman was a Slovak Roman Catholic priest and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco, known for his efforts to protect fellow Salesians during the communist regime and his subsequent imprisonment, ultimately dying due to poor health sustained from prison conditions. |
| Titus Kipjumba Mbishei is a Kenyan long-distance runner known for his success in track, cross country, and road running, with achievements at world junior level and representation of Kenya at the Commonwealth Games. |
| Titus Ekiru is a Kenyan long-distance runner who made history by winning the men's half marathon at the 2019 African Games with a time of 1:01:42, setting a new African Games record and becoming the first Kenyan to win this event. |
| Titus Leo is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, drafted in 2023 from Wagner College. |
| Titus Brown was an American politician and a United States Representative from New Hampshire. |
| Titus Okere was a Nigerian footballer known for his role in the "U.K. tourists" team that represented Nigeria in 1949, scoring a goal in their international match against Sierra Leone. |
| Titus Bronson is known as the eccentric founder of Kalamazoo, Michigan. |
| Titus Clodius Pupienus Pulcher Maximus was a prominent Roman politician. |
| Tituš Brezovački was a Croatian playwright, satirist, and poet known for his contributions to Croatian literature. |
