Sixtus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Sixtus comes from the Latin word "sixth" and it was given to the sixth child in a family. It is also associated with the Roman Pope Sixtus, who was martyred in the 3rd century.
Popularity
Sixtus is not a popular name worldwide, and it is most common in Italy and Spain.

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Sixtus Name meanings & History

The name Sixtus comes from the Latin word "sixth" and it was given to the sixth child in a family. It is also associated with the Roman Pope Sixtus, who was martyred in the 3rd century. Probably the Latin form of the Greek name Ξύστος (Xystos) meaning "scraped, polished". This name was borne by five popes. The first pope by this name was the sixth to serve after Saint Peter, so there is a possibility that this name is in fact derived from Latin sextus "sixth". The name Sixtus is primarily used in countries that have a strong Catholic heritage. It is a name that carries a certain amount of gravitas and may appeal to parents who are looking for a more traditional name for their son.

Zodiac Sign of Sixtus: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sixtus:

S: Success,Sex,Sensuality,Security,Status,Solidity,Social Standing

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

X: Excitement,Extensive,Extreme,Exaggeration,X marks' the spot,Exhaustive,Extravagant

T: Tacky,Tireless,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Truth,Testy

U: Utopia,Universality,Undermining,Unity,Understanding

Sixtus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Pope Sixtus IV was the Pope from 1471 to 1484. Sixtus IV is known for his patronage of the arts and his construction of the Sistine Chapel. Another famous Sixtus is the German Olympic gold medalist Sixtus Leung.

Related Names to Sixtus

Sixto, Sextus, Sixten, Sixtijn, Sixtu, Sixtina (feminine version)