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Titus

Titus is a Latin name whose exact meaning is uncertain.

Ranked #358 in US baby names in 2025, declining over the past 5 years.

Titus is remembered as a coworker of Paul and the recipient of the New Testament letter to Titus, giving the name a pastoral and leadership association.

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OriginLatin
GenderBoy
FeelPastoral
PronunciationTY-tus

Is Titus biblical?

Yes

Biblical status Direct biblical person

Titus is a named person in the New Testament, a Gentile coworker of Paul and the recipient of the letter to Titus.

Is Titus a Christian name?

Yes

Christian tradition Foundational, across traditions

Titus is venerated as a saint and traditional first bishop of Crete across Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican tradition, though less common in naming than many apostolic names.

Plain answer

Titus is a biblical name borne by Paul's coworker, and it carries cross-tradition Christian heritage through the New Testament letter and his saintly memory.

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Meaning

The meaning of Titus

Titus is a Roman family name with uncertain meaning. In Christian naming, the New Testament association with Paul's coworker matters more than the unclear etymology.

Pauline coworker

Titus in the New Testament

Titus appears as a trusted coworker of Paul. He is involved in difficult church situations and is later addressed in the letter that bears his name.

The letter to Titus focuses on sound teaching, good works, orderly leadership, and Christian conduct. That gives the name a practical pastoral tone.

Name feel

Short, strong, and early Christian

Titus is brief and strong, with a Roman sound rather than a Hebrew or Greek biblical feel.

For families, it can be a distinctive alternative to Timothy, Silas, or Paul while staying firmly in the New Testament world.

Sound

How to pronounce Titus

Phonetic
TY-tus
IPA
/ˈtaɪtəs/

2 syllables · stress: TY-tus · ends in a consonant

Forms

Variants and nicknames

Alternate spellings

  • Tito
  • Titos
  • Tytus
  • Tiziano

Short forms and nicknames

  • Ty
  • Tye

Languages

Titus in other languages

Greek
ΤίτοςTitos
Latin
Titus
Spanish
Tito
French
Tite
German
Titus
Italian
Tito
Russian
ТитTit
Polish
Tytus

Christian background

Christian and biblical background

Titus has Christian importance through Paul's ministry and the pastoral letter addressed to him. It is a name connected with leadership, teaching, and good works.

Scripture

The biblical figure

Titus is a coworker of Paul and the recipient of the New Testament letter to Titus.

Bearers

Notable people named Titus

  • biblical

    TitusGentile coworker of Paul, recipient of the Pauline letter to Titus, organized the churches of Crete per tradition

  • historical

    Titus Caesar VespasianusRoman emperor from 79 to 81, son of Vespasian, completed the Colosseum, 39 to 81

  • historical

    Titus AndronicusTitle character of Shakespeare's earliest tragedy, performed around 1592

  • historical

    Titus SaltBritish wool manufacturer and philanthropist, builder of the model village Saltaire, 1803 to 1876

  • modern

    Titus WelliverAmerican actor known for the title role in Amazon's Bosch, born 1961

Saint

Saint Titus

Traditions
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican

Catholic tradition commemorates Titus with Timothy, and Orthodox tradition keeps a separate day for Titus alone. Titus was traditionally the first bishop of Crete, organizing the church on the island per the Pauline letter that bears his name.

Naming history

Naming tradition and history

Titus has been used in Christian contexts because of the New Testament letter, though it has remained less common than many apostolic names.

Recent US use

Titus in recent US use

Rank in 2025
#358
Peak rank
#280 in 2015
Recent trend
declining over the last 5 years
Years in the SSA records
130 (since 1880)

Source: US Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880-2025.

Sibling fit

Sibling name suggestions

Pairings

Names paired with Titus

  • TimothyPauline coworker

    Titus and Timothy are venerated together as Paul's two great pastoral coworkers.

For families

For families looking at Titus

For a Christian family, Titus offers a concise New Testament name with strength and pastoral seriousness.

Common questions

What does Titus mean?

Titus is a Latin name with uncertain meaning.

Is Titus a biblical name?

Yes. Titus is a coworker of Paul and the recipient of a New Testament letter.

Is Titus a Christian name?

Yes. Titus has long Christian use because of the New Testament letter.

Sources

Sources for Titus

  • The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, E. G. Withycombe (3rd edition)Supports: Latin etymology; Roman name of uncertain meaning.
  • The Epistle of Paul to Titus, King James Version (KJV 1769)Supports: biblical figure, Paul's coworker and recipient of the letter (Titus 1:4).
  • The Oxford Dictionary of Saints, David Hugh Farmer (5th edition)Supports: Saint Titus, traditional first bishop of Crete; feast day (January 26, with Timothy).

Last reviewed July 19, 2026. See our methodology, or report an error on the corrections page.

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Related names

PaulPaul addresses Titus as 'a true son after the common faith' (Titus 1:4); the letter to Titus is one of the three pastoral epistles.TimothyBoth are recipients of Paul's pastoral letters; Titus is sent to Crete, Timothy to Ephesus, with overlapping instructions on church order.SilasBoth are Paul's coworkers named in his letters; Silas in Macedonia and Greece, Titus in Crete and later Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10).LukeBoth are non-Jewish Christians in Paul's circle; Titus is sometimes contrasted with Timothy regarding circumcision (Galatians 2:3-5), Luke is traditionally identified as a Gentile.