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Tito

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEE-toh /ˈti.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (etymology uncertain)Medium

In 30 seconds: Honored and warm: Tito is the Italian/Spanish Titus — possibly 'a title of honor'. Crisp, classic, and lively (Tito Jackson; Marshal Tito).
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningItalian/Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (etymology uncertain)
U.S. rank (2025)#4239 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419092025

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

Tito is the Italian and Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, a Roman name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (which we note). A crisp, lively, classic name (Tito Jackson; Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, a-title-of-honor at the (possible) root, and lively.

Did you know? Titus is an old Roman name (St Titus, Paul's companion; Emperor Titus) of uncertain meaning, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' — Tito is its lively Italian/Spanish form (Tito Jackson).
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Titus — etymology uncertain

Variations

TitusTito

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Titus— the Latin root name
Tobias— a fellow biblical-era name
Milo— another lively short name
Cato— a fellow Latin choice
Santo— shares the -to ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tito mean?

Tito is the Italian/Spanish Titus — possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender'; the etymology is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Tito?

It's said TEE-toh /ˈti.toʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tito a boy or girl name?

Tito is a boy's name.

How popular is Tito?

Tito is a rare name in the U.S.

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