Primus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Primus
Primus is a Latin masculine given name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Latin adjective *primus*.
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Etymology
Primus is a Latin masculine given name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Latin adjective *primus*. It was used in ancient Rome and later adopted by Christian cultures, particularly in medieval Europe and among Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities, with notable historical bearers including early Christian martyrs and saints.
Primus currently ranks #11,913 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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