The name Camillus is a Roman family name which is of unknown meaning. There is a theory that this name could mean "an assistant at religious ceremonies" in Latin.
Famous bearers
A bearer is Marcus Furius Camillus (446 BC - 365 BC), a Roman soldier and statesman of patrician descent.
He was censor in 403 BC, triumphed four times, was five times dictator, and was honoured with the title of Second Founder of Rome.
