Carus

Carus is a Latin first name whose meanings include 'the Valuable', 'the Esteemed', and 'the Dear'. It is derived from the Latin term cārus, which stands for 'dear, valued, esteemed, precious, valuable'. Additionally, the name has often been used in the form of the Roman cognomen Carinus.

What does the name Carus mean?

The name Carus has its roots in Latin and means something like 'the Valuable' or 'the Esteemed'. It is derived from the word cārus, which stands for 'dear, valued, esteemed, precious, valuable'. In the 3rd century, a Roman emperor bore the name Carus. Variants include Caruso and Carino.

Where does the name Carus come from?

The name Carus is a male first name of Latin origin that carries the meaning 'the Valuable'. The Latin word cārus is composed of terms for 'dear, valued, esteemed, precious, valuable'. It belongs to the Roman linguistic tradition.

How do you pronounce Carus?

The pronunciation of Carus is 'Ka-rus' [ˈkaː.ʁʊs]. The long initial vowel conveys spaciousness, while the short 'u' in the second syllable focuses the sound. The ending '-us' gives the name a classical elegance. Carus radiates calm and balance – it is simply structured and shows elegant restraint.

Popularity

In Germany, Carus is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,479th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Famous people

• Carus Thompson (musician (Carus & The True Believers, Australia)
• William Carus Wilson (British writer)