Gradus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gradus
Gradus is a Latin name meaning "step" or "degree," derived from the Latin word *gradus* which refers to a stage of progression or rank.
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Etymology
Gradus is a Latin name meaning "step" or "degree," derived from the Latin word *gradus* which refers to a stage of progression or rank. The name was primarily used in Latin-speaking cultures and medieval Christian contexts, particularly in religious and scholarly communities where Latin remained the lingua franca.
Gradus currently ranks #97 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1900.
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