Modestus

The first name Modestus, a male name, carries the meanings 'the humble', 'the thoughtful', and 'the gentle'. It has its roots in Latin and is derived from the word modestus, which can be translated as 'humble', 'gentle', 'reserved', 'thoughtful', and 'modest'.

What does the name Modestus mean?

Modestus is a male first name that carries the meanings 'the humble', 'the thoughtful', and 'the gentle'. Its origins lie in Latin, where it is derived from the word modestus, which stands for 'humble', 'gentle', 'reserved', 'thoughtful', and 'modest'. Originally, the name served as a Roman nickname as well as a surname. Many saints have adopted this name, contributing to its worldwide spread. Variants include Modest (Polish and Russian), Modesto (Spanish and Italian), Modestas (Lithuanian), Mudest (Romansh), and Modesztusz (Hungarian).

Where does the name Modestus come from?

The name Modestus has Latin roots and means 'the gentle' or 'the humble'. The Latin term modestus encompasses the meanings humble, gentle, reserved, thoughtful, and modest.

How do you pronounce Modestus?

Mo-des-tus

When is the name day of Modestus?

The name day of Modestus is celebrated on June 15 and December 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Modestus is a relatively well-known first name. In 2017, it ranked 2,639th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th. There are various rankings regarding the global popularity and frequency of Modestus in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Mo / Momo

Famous people

• Paulus Modestus Schücking (English philosopher)