This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *us.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Emmaus m English (American, Rare), BiblicalFrom the name of a biblical town, Ἐμμαούς
(Emmaous) in Greek, which is probably from Aramaic
hammat meaning "hot spring". In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Endovelicus m Celtic MythologyCelt-iberic god in ancient Portugal and spain, probabily an important deity due to its meaning, from celtic
Ende, "more", and
Vell, "better", "more" and "better" would thus have the same meaning as
Optimus, that is, "Excellent"... [
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Eodhus m Old IrishMeaning uncertain, possibly contains the Old Irish elements
eó "yew" and either
dos "tree, copse, thicket; protector" or
guss "vigour, strength, force".
Ephippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ephippos. Known bearers of this name include the Greek comic poet Ephippus of Athens (4th century BC) and the Greek historian Ephippus of Olynthus (4th century BC).
Ephorus m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek word "
ἐφόρος" (
ephoros), meaning "overseer" or "guardian". Ephorus was a notable name in ancient Greece, associated with a famous Greek historian, Ephorus of Cyme, who lived in the 4th century BCE.
Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name
Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως
(epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος
(epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [
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Equitius m Ancient RomanMeaning "inhabitant of Aequi", in modern-day Lazio. Famous bearers of this name include Flavius Equitius, a Roman consul, as well as two saints.
Erichthonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος
(Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω
(erechthô) "to rend, break"... [
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Erycius m Dutch (Latinized)This given name originates from the Dutch humanist and philologist Erycius Puteanus (1574-1646). He had latinized his entire name: his original given name was either
Eric/
Erik or
Hendrik and his original surname has variously been listed as Van de Putte, Van den Putte, Van der Put, Van der Putte, Van der Putten and Van Putten... [
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Escalus m TheatrePossibly a variant of
Aeschylus. This was used by Shakespeare in his play 'Romeo and Juliet' (1596), where it belongs to Prince Escalus. He later used it for a character in his play 'Measure for Measure' (written 1603 or 1604; first published 1623).
Eteoclus m Greek MythologyA son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [
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Etruscus m Ancient RomanA Roman nomen meaning "Etruscan" in Latin, with the etymology uncertain. It could be related to Latin
Etruria, an ancient country in the Italian Peninsula, the home of Etruscans.
Herennius Etruscus (220-251) was briefly Roman emperor in 251, ruling jointly under his father
Decius.
Eudemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Euhemerus m Ancient GreekEuhemerus, from the Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος, Euhēmeros, "happy; prosperous" was a Greek mythographer at the court of Cassander, the king of Macedon.
Eunoicus m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eunoikos. This name is best known for being the name of one of the forty martyrs of Sebaste (which is nowadays Sivas in Turkey), who all died in 320 AD.
Eunous m Ancient GreekMeans "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς
(nous) meaning "mind".
Eunus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
Eurus m & f Greek MythologyEurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Eurystheus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ευρυς
(eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of
Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [
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Evagrius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος
(Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος
(euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
Evalus m Arthurian CycleAn emperor of Rome who, according to Perlesvaus, mounted a sacred stone in the pommel of the Grail Sword.
Evangelicus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)Derived from the Latin adjective
evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός
(euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see
Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [
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Evellius m History (Ecclesiastical)Evellius (died 66 AD) was an early Christian martyr. He was a counselor to Nero, but was eventually martyred at Pisa after he converted to Christianity.
Evenus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [
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Exodus m & f American (Rare)Exodus is name of the second book of Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, and the second of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. Exodus is the name of ex-boxing world champion Mike Tyson's deceased daughter.
Expeditus m Late Roman, HistoryFrom the Latin past participle of
expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Exuperius m Late RomanVariant spelling of
Exsuperius, which was derived from the Latin verb
exsupero "to (greatly) excel, to (greatly) surpass, to (greatly) surmount". The verb itself is ultimately derived from the Latin elements
ex "out of, from within" and
supero "to surpass, to surmount, to transcend"... [
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Fabulinus m Roman MythologyDerived from the Latin verb
fabulari meaning "to speak, to talk", a derivative of
fama (see
Fama). In the popular religion of ancient Rome (though not appearing in literary Roman mythology), the god Fabulinus invoked a child's first instance of articulate speech.
Fantinus m History (Ecclesiastical)This was the name of two saints, namely Fantinus the Elder (294-336) and Fantinus the Younger (c. 927-1000). Both hailed from the deep south of what is now Italy: Fantinus the Elder was born either on the island of Sicily or in the mainland region of Calabria (sources disagree), whilst Fantinus the Younger is certain to have been born somewhere in Calabria.... [
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Faustianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Faustus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Mummius Faustianus, a Roman consul from the 3rd century AD.
Faustinianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Faustinus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Iulius Faustinianus, a Roman legate in Moesia who lived during the reign of Septimius Severus.
Favonius m Ancient Roman, Roman MythologyRoman family name of disputed origin. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is from Latin
favere "to favor"; Ernest Klein says, by dissimilation from *
fovonius, literally "the warming wind", from
fovere "to warm"... [
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Favorinus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen from Latin
favor "goodwill, inclination, partiality", derived from
faveo "to favor", with an adjective-forming suffix. Favorinus (80–160) was a Roman sophist and skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic.
Felicissimus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)Means "happiest, luckiest" in Latin. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, as well as by a public officer known for leading an uprising of mint workers against the Roman emperor
Aurelian.
Felonius m Popular CultureThis was the first name of Gru from the Despicable Me movies. He is often referred to by his surname Gru. His name was possibly taken from the word felonious which means "of, relating to, or involved in crime".
Ferreolus m Late RomanA diminutive of the name
Ferrus, which was derived from Latin
ferrum meaning "iron, sword" (compare
Ferruccio). This is the name of several early saints.
Fidus m & f English (Rare)This name might have been derived from Latin
fidus meaning "faithful."
Findus m Literature, German (Modern, Rare), Swedish (Modern, Rare)Findus is a tomcat in the children's book series 'Pettson and Findus' by the Swedish writer and illustrator Sven Nordqvist. The cat is named after a cardbox with the printing "Findus green peas". Findus is a trademark by Nestlé for frozen food and the name is derived from Swedish
fruktindustri "fruit industry".
Firmus m Late Roman, Catalan, German, Polish (Rare)Derived from the Latin
firmus, meaning "firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant robust, vigorous, healthy, strong one"... [
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Firus m Arthurian CycleAn Arabian potentate who, along with two others, challenged Arthur to a tournament at Baghdad in Babylon.
Flavitus m History (Ecclesiastical)Meaning uncertain, possibly related to Latin
flāvī ("I have breathed). This was the name of a 6th century hermit saint from Lombardy.
Floridus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
floridus meaning "flowery, blooming, florid".
Floscellus m History (Ecclesiastical)Derived from Latin
floscellus, a diminutive of
flosculus (which itself is a diminutive of
flos "flower, blossom"), meaning "small flower". Saint Floscellus was a young man who was martyred in the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius... [
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Fontus m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
fons, meaning "fountain, spring; source". This was the name of a god of wells and springs in Roman mythology, the son of
Juturna and
Janus.
Formosus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
formosus "beautiful, graceful, well-shaped." This name was borne by a pope from the 9th century AD.
Fortunatianus m Late RomanThis Roman cognomen is an extended form of
Fortunatus. Bearers of this name include the Latin grammarian and metrician Atilius Fortunatianus (4th century AD) and the Roman rhetorician Gaius Chirius Fortunatianus (4th century AD).
Fortunius m History (Ecclesiastical)Derived from Latin
fortuna, meaning "luck". This name was borne by a martyr who became an archbishop of the Church of Carthage during the early 7th century.
Fragus m Arthurian CycleFather of Guiron the Courteous. He was the son of Argons and the grandson of Febus of France.
Frontasius m History (Ecclesiastical)Meaning and origin uncertain. One source states that it is ultimately derived from the Latin noun
frons meaning "forehead, brow" as well as "front", which would thus make the name etymologically related to the Latin names
Fronto and
Frontinus... [
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Frontinianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Frontinus. A known bearer of this name was Decimus Fonteius Frontinianus Lucius Stertinius Rufus, a Roman who was the military governor of Numidia from 159 AD to 160 AD.... [
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Frontinus m Late RomanFrom the Roman cognomen
Frontinus, which essentially means "one with a small forehead", as it is composed of Latin
fronto meaning "one with a large forehead" (see
Fronto) combined with the Latin masculine diminutive suffix
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Frumentius m Late RomanPossibly derived from the Latin
frumentum "grain" or
frumen, a kind of gruel used for sacrifices. This was the name of the first bishop of Axum.
Fulvianus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Roman nomen gentile
Fulvius. A bearer of this name was Roman praetor and consul Lucius Manlius Acidinus Fulvianus (2nd century BC).
Furius m Ancient RomanFrom the Roman nomen
Furius, which is derived from Latin
furia "madness, fury, rage." This name was borne by a Roman statesman and soldier from the 4th century BC.
Furnius m Ancient RomanRoman
nomen gentilicium (family name) which was possibly derived from the Latin noun
furnis meaning "oven" as well as "bakery".... [
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Fuscianus m Ancient RomanDerived from a Roman cognomen or agnomen, which was derived from
Fuscus. A bearer of this name was Publius Seius Fuscianus, who lived in the 2nd century AD and was a childhood friend of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Fuscinus m Ancient RomanDerived from a Roman cognomen, which itself was derived from
Fuscus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Matuccius Fuscinus, who was consul suffectus in 159 AD.
Galactus m Popular CultureGalactus is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Galactus was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in the comic book Fantastic Four #48, published in March 1966.
Galilaeus m Late RomanOriginal Latin form of
Galileo, meaning "Galilean, from Galilee".
Galilee is a region in northern Israel, mentioned in the New Testament as the site of several of Jesus's miracles... [
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Gambrinus m FolkloreThe name arose from a historic printing error from
Gambrivius. The Gambrivii were a historical Germanic tribe mentioned by Tacitus.... [
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Gargarus m Greek MythologyThe name of a son of Zeus, from whom the town and mountain of Gargara in Mysia, Greece were believed to have derived their name.
Garrus m Popular CultureGarrus Vakarian is a fictional character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise, who acts as a party member (or "squadmate") in each of the three games in the original trilogy.
Gaudentius m Late Roman, DutchDerived from Latin
gaudere "to rejoice." This name was borne by a saint from the 5th century AD.
Gaudiosus m Ancient RomanMeans
abounding in joy in Latin. This name was borne by a fifth-century Christian bishop from North Africa.
Gebavultus m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Gothic
vulthus "glory, fame."
Geminus m Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
geminus "twin." This was the name of a Greek astronomer and mathematician from the 1st century BC. His true Greek name is unknown but it was probably analogous to his Latin name of Geminus (and so his true name might have been Didymos).
Genius m Arthurian CycleGenius is the gatekeeper of the Bower of Bliss and the porter of the Garden of Adonis in "The Faerie Queene".
Gentianus m Late RomanDerived from a Roman cognomen or agnomen, which in turn was derived from
Gentius. Bearers of this name include Hedius Lollianus Terentius Gentianus (Roman politician and senator) and Decimus Terentius Gentianus (Roman politician and senator).