Latin Boy Names That Mean Honor
Parents searching for Latin boy names that mean honor keep landing on the same handful of Roman roots: laurel wreaths, crowns, and imperial titles.
Names59
OriginLatin
MeaningHonor
GenderBoy
Ancient Rome built an entire vocabulary around public honor. Lorenzo and Lauro both trace to laurus, the laurel wreath given to victors, while Clarence comes from clarus, 'illustrious' — the kind of honor earned in front of a crowd.
Honor takes the word honos straight, no disguise, while Augustus and Titus carry honor at empire scale — venerable, majestic, a title earned by rulers. Even Tydus, a fresh respelling, keeps that same 'title of honor' at its core.
Why Latin Boy Names That Mean Honor Repeat the Same Roots
Latin boy names that mean honor tend to lean on a handful of recurring building blocks — laurus, clarus, honos, augustus. Maximilian shows a different Roman habit: stacking two grand names together, Maximus and Aemilianus, into one five-syllable whole. Aloysius, the old Latin form of Louis, means 'renowned warrior' — honor won on a battlefield rather than earned in a crowd.
Familiar Names, Quieter Choices
Not every name on this list wears its honor in Latin. Stephen comes from the Greek word for 'crown' — a different language, the same idea of honor placed on a head. Juanpablo honors two apostles rather than a wreath or a crown, and Honest comes from the English Puritan habit of naming a child after the virtue you hope they'll grow into.
Names List
Lorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and victoryPronounced loh-REN-zoh▶Titus#358 in the U.S.A Roman praenomen (personal name) of uncertain Etruscan or Latin origin, possibly related to the Latin 'tPronounced TY-tus▶Stephen#383 in the U.S.From Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garland, the symbol of victory and honor in classical antiquityPronounced STEE-ven▶Augustus#407 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning venerable, great, or majestic; the honorific title taken by the first Roman ePronounced aw-GUS-tus▶Maximilian#590 in the U.S.From Latin Maximilianus, a blend of Maximus ('the greatest') and Aemilianus (from the Aemilii family), coPronounced mak-sih-MIL-ee-an▶Clarence#1558 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimately from LPronounced KLAIR-uhns▶Honor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue name in thePronounced ON-er▶Juanpablo#3065 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and Pablo (SpanisPronounced hwahn-PAH-bloh▶Honest#3170 in the U.S.Truthful, fair-dealing, free from deceit; virtue name from Latin honestus meaning honourablePronounced ON-ist▶Tydus#3580 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Titus — Latin/Roman name of uncertain meaning, perhaps 'title of honor'; also echoing Pronounced TY-dus▶Donat#3629 in the U.S.Donat comes from the Latin donatus, 'given' — that is, given by God. It is the French and Polish form of Pronounced DOH-naht▶Ladislaus#3960 in the U.S.Ladislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic Vladislav and Hungarian László, from vlad, 'rule,' and slavPronounced LAD-iss-laws▶Marinus#4005 in the U.S.Marinus is a Latin name meaning 'of the sea', from mare, 'sea'. It was borne by Saint Marinus, a fourth-cPronounced muh-REE-nus▶Lauro#4259 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the masculine of Laura, linked to victory and honor (and Lawrence)Pronounced LAU-roh▶Aloysius#4699 in the U.S.Latinized form of Louis/Aloys — from Germanic hlod, 'fame', plus wig, 'war' — 'famous warrior, renowned iPronounced al-oh-WISH-əs▶Tito#4848 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (etymology unPronounced TEE-toh▶Tyus#5026 in the U.S.A modern name (echoing Titus, 'a title of honor', or a Ty- + -us coinage); no single fixed root; routes lPronounced TY-əs▶Avelino#6479 in the U.S.From the Italian place Avellino/Avella (honoring Saint Andrew Avellino); linked to Latin, possibly 'a hazPronounced ah-veh-LEE-noh▶Hercules#6582 in the U.S.From the Latin Hercules (Greek Herakles) — 'the glory of Hera' (Hera, the goddess, plus kleos, 'glory'); Pronounced HUR-kyuh-leez▶Honour#7396 in the U.S.From the English word honour, 'high respect; esteem; integrity; a fine sense of right' (from Latin honor)Pronounced ON-er▶Lorence#8059 in the U.S.A spelling of Laurence/Lawrence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symPronounced LOR-ens▶Lorenz#8060 in the U.S.A German form of Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol ofPronounced loh-RENTS▶Natividad#8594 in the U.S.Natividad is the Spanish word for 'Nativity', the birth of Christ, from Latin nativitas, 'birth'; like CoPronounced nah-tee-vee-DAHD▶Loreto#8651 in the U.S.Loreto is an Italian devotional name honoring Our Lady of Loreto, whose shrine, the Holy House of Loreto,Pronounced lor-EH-toh▶Virgel#9173 in the U.S.Virgel is a variant spelling of Virgil, from the Roman family name Vergilius (of uncertain root, sometimePronounced VUR-jel▶Parnell#9468 in the U.S.Parnell is an Irish surname used as a given name, most often honoring the statesman Charles Stewart ParnePronounced par-NEL▶Maria#9520 in the U.S.From Mary/Miriam — variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea/star of the sea'; used in some Catholic culturePronounced muh-REE-ah▶Paco#9618 in the U.S.A Spanish pet form of Francisco — from the Latin, 'a Frenchman; free', ultimately honoring Saint Francis Pronounced PAH-koh▶Dominie#9701 in the U.S.Dominie comes from the Latin dominus, 'lord' or 'master' (its vocative domine, 'sir'). As an ordinary worPronounced DOM-uh-nee▶Salvator#9709 in the U.S.Salvator is the Latin word salvator, 'savior', and stands as a variant of the Italian Salvatore, a devotiPronounced SAL-vuh-tor▶Candelario#9906 in the U.S.Candelario is a Spanish name from the feast of La Candelaria (Candlemas, 2 February), which commemorates Pronounced kahn-deh-LAH-ree-oh▶Juvenal#10335 in the U.S.From the Latin Juvenalis, 'youthful' (from juvenis, 'young'); the name of the famed Roman satirist and ofPronounced hoo-veh-NAHL▶Juventino#10336 in the U.S.From the Latin/Spanish Juventino, 'youthful; of youth' (from juventus, 'youth'); a traditional name honorPronounced hoo-ven-TEE-noh▶Merced#10411 in the U.S.Merced is a Spanish name meaning 'mercy' or 'grace,' from the Latin merces; it is a Marian name honoring Pronounced mer-SED▶Pawel#10449 in the U.S.Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin 'paulus', 'small, humble'. In Polish the w is pronouncedPronounced PAH-vel▶Primitivo#10483 in the U.S.From the Latin primitivus, meaning first or earliest; the name honors San Primitivo, an early Christian mPronounced pree-mee-TEE-voh▶Liberato#10629 in the U.S.Liberato comes from the Latin liberatus, the past participle of liberare, to free or set loose, and so caPronounced lee-buh-RAH-toh▶Ascencion#10895 in the U.S.Ascencion is a Spanish spelling of Ascension, a Christian devotional name that honors the Ascension of ChPronounced ah-sen-see-OHN▶Anthonyjoseph#11002 in the U.S.Anthonyjoseph is a modern combined given name joining Anthony (from Roman Antonius, often 'priceless, praPronounced AN-thuh-nee-JOH-sef▶Honorio#11114 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Honorius, from the Latin honor, 'honour; dignity; esteem' — borne by saints and RomanPronounced oh-NOR-ee-oh▶Cletus#11157 in the U.S.A Latinized form of the Greek Cletus (Anencletus/Anacletus), 'summoned; called; illustrious.' Borne by anPronounced KLEE-tus▶Trini#11193 in the U.S.Trini is an affectionate short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity' and honoring the ChristPronounced TREE-nee▶Jenaro#11516 in the U.S.Jenaro is a Spanish spelling of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to the god JanusPronounced heh-NAH-roh▶Nora#11589 in the U.S.Overwhelmingly a girl's name, from Honora ('honor') or Eleanor ('light'). Separately it is an Albanian maPronounced NOR-uh▶Nasario#11733 in the U.S.Nasario is a Spanish spelling of Nazario, from the Latin Nazarius, meaning 'of Nazareth,' the town linkedPronounced nah-SAR-ee-oh▶Salvadore#11986 in the U.S.Salvadore is a variant of Salvador (Spanish) and Salvatore (Italian), both from Latin salvator, 'savior' Pronounced SAL-vuh-dor▶Asencion#12520 in the U.S.Asencion is a Spanish given name, a spelling of Ascension, taken in devotion from the Christian feast of Pronounced ah-sen-SEE-ohn▶Biagio#12541 in the U.S.Biagio is the Italian form of Blaise, from the Latin blaesus ('lisping; stammering'). It honors Saint BlaPronounced bee-AH-joh▶Columbus#12573 in the U.S.Columbus comes from the Latin columba, 'dove', and entered American given-name use chiefly as a namesake Pronounced kuh-LUM-bus▶Elijio#12586 in the U.S.Elijio is a Spanish spelling of Eligio, which comes from the Latin Eligius, itself from eligere, 'to chooPronounced eh-LEE-hee-oh▶Donaciano#12629 in the U.S.Donaciano is the Spanish form of the Latin Donatianus, an elaboration of Donatus, 'given' or 'given by GoPronounced doh-nah-see-AH-noh▶Juliocesar#13143 in the U.S.Juliocesar is a run-together spelling of the Spanish double name Julio Cesar, the equivalent of Julius CaPronounced HOO-lee-oh-SAY-sar▶Lorenso#13396 in the U.S.Lorenso is a spelling of Lorenzo, the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from LauPronounced loh-REN-soh▶Michaelanthony#13513 in the U.S.Michaelanthony is a combination name, joining Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — with AnthonPronounced MY-kuhl-an-thuh-nee▶Liborio#13542 in the U.S.Liborio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Liborius, a saint's name of uncertain but likely LatPronounced lee-BOR-ee-oh▶Placido#13587 in the U.S.Placido, in Spanish written Plácido, means 'calm' or 'serene,' from the Latin placidus, 'gentle, quiet.' Pronounced PLAH-see-doh▶Perfecto#13812 in the U.S.Perfecto is a Spanish given name meaning 'perfect' or 'complete,' from the Latin perfectus; it honors SanPronounced per-FEK-toh▶Quenten#13836 in the U.S.Quenten is a variant spelling of Quentin, from the Roman name Quintus, 'fifth', once given to a fifth chiPronounced KWEN-tin▶Urbano#14169 in the U.S.Urbano is the Italian and Spanish form of Urban, from Latin urbanus meaning belonging to the city, and byPronounced ur-BAH-noh▶
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Frequently Asked
What Latin boy names mean honor?
Augustus, Lorenzo, Lauro, Clarence, and Honor itself all carry honor-related Latin roots, from the laurel wreath of victory to the plain Latin word honos. Titus and its modern respelling Tydus both mean 'title of honor.'
Is Maximilian a Latin name?
Yes. Maximilian is Latin, built by combining two older Roman names, Maximus and Aemilianus, into one grand five-syllable name. Despite its length, it's considered nickname-friendly, and it's currently rising on the charts.