Honorius
Ancient Roman · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Honorius
The name 'Honorius' means "man of honor" or "honorable," derived from the Latin word *honor* (honor, esteem).
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Etymology
The name 'Honorius' means "man of honor" or "honorable," derived from the Latin word *honor* (honor, esteem). It was used primarily in Roman and later Christian contexts, notably borne by several popes and a Western Roman emperor, and appears in medieval European cultures.
Honorius currently ranks #675 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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