Brutus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Brutus \b-ru-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dull, stupid". From an old Roman family name, borne most notably by statesman Marcus Junius Brutus, who was one of the assassions of Julius Caesar. The name is only seldom used due to its association with the word "brute".

Brutus has 1 variant form: Bruto.

Baby names that sound like Brutus are Peretz and Porthos.

Brutus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#21708 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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