What does Decimus mean?

Decimus is a Latin name meaning 'tenth', traditionally used for a tenth child.

Is Decimus a boy or girl name?

Decimus is a masculine name; the feminine form is Decima.

Is Decimus a common name today?

No, it is considered a rare and unique name, primarily chosen for its historical and classical roots.

Decimus

/DESS-ih-muss/

Decimus is a Latin boy's name pronounced /DESS-ih-muss/. Meaning tenth, this traditional Roman praenomen was historically given to a tenth-born child.

Meaning of Decimus

Meaning tenth, this traditional Roman praenomen was historically given to a tenth-born child.

Decimus is a traditional Latin praenomen derived from the word 'decem', meaning ten. In Ancient Rome, it was historically bestowed upon the tenth-born child or a child born in the tenth month of the Roman calendar.

Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /DESS-ih-muss/

Cultural background

While rare in modern times, Decimus is occasionally used in English-speaking countries as a scholarly or vintage choice. It retains a strong association with classical Roman history and aristocratic lineage.

Variations & nicknames

Decim
Decio
Decimo
Dex
Decy

Famous people named Decimus

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus
Roman general and one of the leading assassins of Julius Caesar.
Politics · 81 BC – 43 BC
Decimus Burton
Prominent English architect and garden designer of the 19th century.
Architecture · 1800–1881
Decimus Magnus Ausonius
Late Roman poet and rhetorician from Burdigala.
Literature · 310 AD – 395 AD
Decimus Laberius
Roman knight and writer of Mimes.
Literature · 105 BC – 43 BC
Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus
Roman Emperor who reigned briefly during the Year of the Six Emperors.
Politics · 165 AD – 238 AD

Frequently asked about Decimus

What does Decimus mean?: Decimus is a Latin name meaning 'tenth', traditionally used for a tenth child.
How do you pronounce Decimus?: It is pronounced DESS-ih-muss.
Is Decimus a boy or girl name?: Decimus is a masculine name; the feminine form is Decima.
Is Decimus a common name today?: No, it is considered a rare and unique name, primarily chosen for its historical and classical roots.

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