Gratian
History · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gratian
The name 'Gratian' means "beloved" or "graceful," derived from the Latin root *gratus* ("pleasing, thankful").
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Etymology
The name 'Gratian' means "beloved" or "graceful," derived from the Latin root *gratus* ("pleasing, thankful"). It was used in Roman and early Christian cultures, notably by the 4th-century Roman Emperor Gratian and the 12th-century canon lawyer Gratian, and is associated with Christianity.
Gratian currently ranks #12,949 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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