Boy Name

Severus

"Strict or severe in character. Associated with sternness and gravity."

Ranked #7635 for boys

About the Name Severus

Meaning

Strict or severe in character. Associated with sternness and gravity.

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#7635

Severus is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Strict or severe in character. Associated with sternness and gravity." and Currently ranked #7635 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

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#109

2010

#58

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Severus

SS Severus Snape (Harry Potter character)
LS Lucius Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor)

Names Similar to Severus

Silas

Boy

Wood, forest, of the forest

Latin #81

Silvanus

Boy

Of the forest; related to silva (Latin for forest). In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of forests, agriculture, and boundaries.

Latin #13896

Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
Starts with: S
Origin: Latin