Brutus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brutus Name at a Glance

Name	Brutus
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' Junius Brutus, Tribune of the People. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Decius Brutus, a conspirator against Caesar.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brutus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brutus means “'The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' Junius Brutus, Tribune of the People. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Decius Brutus, a conspirator against Caesar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brutus Name Origin

Our database records Brutus under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brutus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brutus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brutus

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