Serenus

Latin
"calm"

Serenus Origin and Meaning

The name Serenus is a boy's name.

Serenus is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived directly from the Latin word meaning 'clear, bright, serene.' It was occasionally used as a personal name in ancient Rome and later appeared as a name for several early Christian saints. The name carries a sense of calmness and dignity with its classical roots. While never widely popular in modern times, Serenus has maintained minimal usage throughout Western history, particularly in scholarly or religious contexts. The name offers the friendly nickname Seren or Ren. Serenus appeals to parents interested in historical names with positive meanings and a connection to classical antiquity, particularly those seeking something uncommon yet historically grounded.

Famous People Named Serenus

  • Saint Serenus the Gardener
    4th century Greek,Serbian martyr
  • Serenus of Antinouplis
    Greek mathematician
  • (Quintus) Serenus Sammonicus
    Roman scholar
  • Serenus de Cressy
    English Benedictine monk and scholar
  • Serenus Milo Colburn
    American architect

The name Serenus in Pop Culture

  • Serenus Zeitblom
    narrator of Thomas Mann's "Doktor Faustus"