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Vitalis

Quick answerVitalis derives from the Latin adjective "vitalis," meaning "of life" or "living," stemming from the root "vita" (life).

Latin · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,914
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEuropean Christian
ReligionChristianity
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#5,914

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vitalis

Vitalis derives from the Latin adjective "vitalis," meaning "of life" or "living," stemming from the root "vita" (life).

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Etymology

Vitalis derives from the Latin adjective "vitalis," meaning "of life" or "living," stemming from the root "vita" (life). The name literally signifies "vital" or "life-giving" in its original Latin form.

The name was adopted primarily by Christian cultures, particularly in medieval Europe, and is notably associated with Saint Vitalis, an early Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. It remains in use across European Christian communities, especially in Romance language-speaking regions.

Vitalis currently ranks #5,914 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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