Decius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Decius Name at a Glance

Name	Decius
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Decius Brutus, a conspirator against Caesar.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Decius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Decius means “'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.

Decius Name Origin

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

Is Decius a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Decius

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