Decimus — Meaning, Origin & Everything to Know

A Latin name from Latin, Decimus carries the meaning 'tenth'.

Decimus is a Latin name carrying the meaning 'tenth'. Because it rests on Latin rather than passing fashion, Decimus carries a sense of history that many parents look for. As a son's name, Decimus suggests honour, dignity and high character and travels comfortably across languages.

Quick facts about the name Decimus
NameDecimus
MeaningThe name Decimus translates as 'tenth', a meaning inherited from Latin
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
GenderBoy
Numerology number11
PronunciationDE-ci-mus
Popularity tierTier 3

What Does the Name Decimus Mean?

The name Decimus translates as 'tenth', a meaning inherited from Latin.

The early history of Decimus belongs to the Latin world, where 'tenth' was a quality worth naming a child for. Across generations the meaning 'tenth' held firm while Decimus passed through families, migration and changing fashion.

In current use, Decimus sits easily in any classroom or workplace while still carrying its original idea of 'tenth'. The result is a name in Decimus that feels both usable and meaningful — its appeal in the 2020s in a nutshell.

The imagery around Decimus is one of honour, dignity and high character, deepened by the Latin tradition behind it.

Origin & Etymology of Decimus

Latin · Latin

Decimus comes from Latin, where it means 'tenth'. Decimus spread outward with migration, recognised now well beyond its Latin origin and worn across very different cultures.

Within Latin culture, Decimus connects to enduring values through its idea of honour, dignity and high character.

How Latin names are chosen

Rome gave a child its given name at the dies lustricus, a purification held on the eighth day for a girl and the ninth for a boy. The delay was deliberate: until the umbilical stump fell away the infant was not regarded as having a separate existence, and so had no claim on a name or a fate of its own. The ceremony washed the child, presented it at the lararium before the household gods, and ended in a family feast. The praenomen given that day was only the first of the tria nomina — praenomen, nomen, cognomen — the three-part structure that marks Roman naming out from almost everything around it.

How to Pronounce Decimus

DE-ci-musDecimus is usually said in 3 parts — DE · ci · mus. It is said much as it looks, with the emphasis on the opening syllable.

Popularity of the Name Decimus

Decimus has been climbing in recent years, with its momentum centred on the 2020s.

Personality Traits Associated with Decimus

People often picture someone called Decimus as honourable and dignified. Those impressions trace back partly to 'tenth' and partly to how Decimus sits in the mouth. By the old name-to-character thinking, Decimus signals honour, dignity and high character. Character is shaped far more by the person than the name, yet Decimus carries a gentle, positive feel that many parents respond to.

Decimus Numerology

The name Decimus carries the numerology number 11.

Run Decimus through Pythagorean numerology and it settles on 11 — the Intuitive (master number) — vision and insight. Set beside the meaning 'tenth', the 11 adds another layer for parents who weigh numerology when naming.

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Decimus & Zodiac Connection

The principled, gracious feel of Decimus chimes with principled Capricorn and gracious Libra, whose traits echo the name's character.

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Nicknames for Decimus

Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What does the name Decimus mean?

Decimus means 'tenth'. It comes from Latin and is linked with honour, dignity and high character, which makes it a meaningful choice for a son.

+What is the origin of Decimus?

Decimus is Latin in origin, from Latin.

+What is the numerology number for Decimus?

In Pythagorean numerology Decimus reduces to 11 — the Intuitive (master number) — vision and insight.

+Is Decimus a popular name?

Decimus has been rising in popularity, with its strongest momentum in the 2020s.

+Is Decimus suitable for any gender?

Decimus is most often used as a boy's name, though naming is personal and the meaning 'tenth' suits any child.

+What are good nicknames for Decimus?

Common nicknames for Decimus include Dec; families also invent their own at home.

+What names pair well with Decimus for a sibling?

Names such as Octavian, Quintus, Marius sit well beside Decimus, sharing a complementary style.