Titus means title of honour or defender — from the Latin. Emperor Titus completed the Colosseum — Rome's most iconic building. In the Bible, Titus is Paul's trusted companion. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Titus Andromedon is one of TV's most brilliantly dramatic characters. Two syllables of the Colosseum-builder, Paul's-companion, and TV's most brilliant drama queen.
Kimmy Schmidt's Titus is TV's most brilliantly dramatic.
Two syllables with a strong, Roman sound: TY-tus.
The meaning title of honour carries imperial depth.
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The vibe of Titus
title of honourdefenderLatinEmperor TitusColosseumPaulcompanionKimmy Schmidt
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Origin & history of Titus
Latin Titus (title of honour)→Emperor Titus
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English / Latin roots
Titus means title of honour. Emperor Titus completed the Colosseum. Biblical Titus is Paul's companion. Kimmy Schmidt's Titus is TV's most dramatic.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Roman; Emperor Titus (39–81 AD); biblical.
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Today
Titus remains a beloved choice, ranking #330 in the US. 25,895 babies have been named Titus since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Titus?
2015peak year
Titus appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2015, 1,325 babies received the name (ranked #280). Today it sits around #330, with roughly 1,042 babies named Titus each year. Titus has been declining in recent years. In total, around 25,895 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Titus's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — Colosseum-building achievement. People named Titus tend to be strong, imperial, and gifted at building the most iconic things.
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Builds most iconic things
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Colosseum-completed
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Paul's-companion
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Andromedon-dramatic
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Imperial-honour
T2
I9
T2
U3
S1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Titus
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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