Titus
TY-tus
Latin
Boy
In the King James Bible
- Meaning
- Title of honor; Pleasing
- Origin
- Latin
- Is it in the Bible?
- Yes — Titus appears in the King James Bible, including Titus 1:4.
- First appears in
- 2 Corinthians — Acts and the early church
- Peak US usage
- 2000s (0.018% of births), currently rising
- Spiritual meaning
- Titus embodies the faithful delegate — someone trusted to carry out important work in difficult places. His life encourages us to be reliable servants worthy of significant assignments.
- King James verses
- Titus 1:4
"To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour."
- 2 Corinthians 7:6
"Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus."
- Titus 1:4