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Dominus

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOM-ih-nus /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin dominus, 'lord; master; head of the household' — the root behind Dominic. As a given name it is bold and unusual, carrying a note of authority.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold Latin word name: Dominus means 'lord; master' (said 'DOM-ih-nus'). Strong and unusual.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin dominus, 'lord; master; head of the household' — the root behind Dominic. As a given name it is bold and unusual, carrying a note of authority.
U.S. rank (2025)#9958 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dominus comes straight from the Latin for 'lord; master; head of household,' the source of Dominic. As a given name it is rare and striking, carrying a weight of authority — very rare in the U.S. (said 'DOM-ih-nus').

It appears only very rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, bold, and unusual.

Did you know? Dominus is the Latin word for 'lord; master' — the root behind Dominic — used directly as a name, a bold, unusual choice with a note of authority (said 'DOM-ih-nus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Dominus — Latin 'lord; master'; root of Dominic

Variations

DominicDominikDominus

Nicknames

DomNus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dominus mean?

Dominus is the Latin word for 'lord; master; head of the household,' the root behind Dominic.

How do you pronounce Dominus?

It's said DOM-ih-nus /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dominus a boy or girl name?

Dominus is a boy's name.

How popular is Dominus?

Dominus is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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