"To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Titus Meaning in the Bible
Titus
boy
Titus means "Title of honor; Pleasing", a boy's name of Latin origin. Titus appears in the King James Bible, and Titus 1:4 is the passage most often tied to it. 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.
Is Titus in the Bible?
Yes — Titus appears in the King James Bible, including Titus 1:4.
Pronunciation:/TY-tus/
What does Titus mean?
Titus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Title of honor; Pleasing". Titus was a Gentile convert who became one of Paul's most trusted coworkers. Paul called him "mine own son after the common faith" and entrusted him with the challenging task of organizing the church on the island of Crete.
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Editor’s reflection
A Greek convert Paul refused to circumcise — and left in Crete to finish the work.
Titus is a Roman praenomen of uncertain origin; the usual suggestions are a root meaning 'honoured' or a link to the Sabine word for a dove. Unlike most Bible names it carries no Hebrew meaning at all — Titus is a Gentile through and through, and that is the point of his story.
Paul takes him to the council at Jerusalem as a test case: 'neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised' (Galatians 2:3). The refusal is deliberate. Titus standing there uncircumcised is the argument that Gentiles come into the church by faith, not by the law.
He becomes Paul's troubleshooter — sent to Corinth in the middle of the hardest conflict Paul had with any church, and his return with good news is the relief behind 2 Corinthians 7:6-7. The letter to Titus finds him 'in Crete... to set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city' (Titus 1:5).
As a given name Titus is short, unmistakably classical, and has been climbing steadily in English-speaking countries as parents look past the most-used New Testament names.
“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting.”
What does Titus mean in the Bible?
Titus means "Title of honor; Pleasing" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Titus was a Gentile convert who became one of Paul's most trusted coworkers. Paul called him "mine own son after the common faith" and entrusted him with the challenging task of organizing the church on the island of Crete.
Paul's letter to Titus contains essential guidance on church leadership, sound doctrine, and godly living. Titus was also Paul's troubleshooter — sent to Corinth to resolve conflicts and collect the offering for the Jerusalem church. Paul's relief at Titus' good report from Corinth reveals the deep bond between them.
Titus represented proof that the Gospel transcends ethnic boundaries. As an uncircumcised Gentile believer, his acceptance by the Jerusalem church was a landmark moment in early Christianity.
Where does Titus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Titus is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Titus 1:4. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus."
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Which books of the Bible mention Titus?
Titus is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Titus?
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.
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Titus name meaning: frequently asked questions
It is a short letter from Paul to Titus, who was leading the young churches on Crete. It covers appointing elders, confronting false teachers, and how sound doctrine should show up in ordinary behaviour — 'in all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works' (Titus 2:7).
Yes — Titus appears in the King James Bible, including Titus 1:4.
Titus means "Title of honor; Pleasing." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Titus 1:4, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Titus
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Titus?
You can read every verse where Titus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.