Brutus, of Latin origin, is a classic and powerful male given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'brutus', which means 'dull' or 'heavy'. This name has been immortalized through William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Julius Caesar', where Brutus is portrayed as one of the main characters in the play. In Roman history, Lucius Junius Brutus was a legendary statesman who played a significant role in establishing the Roman Republic.
"The name Brutus has had a sporadic but consistent presence throughout the past century, with peaks in popularity around the early to mid-20th century and again recently in 2021."