Bacchus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Bacchus is a Roman name associated with the Roman god of wine. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys.
Meaning & Origin of the name Bacchus
Bacchus is a powerful and historically rich name of Roman (Latin) origin, directly linked to Roman mythology. He is the Roman god of wine, revelry, fertility, and ritual madness, equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus. The name Bacchus evokes images of exuberant celebration, creative energy, and connection to nature's bounty. While less common as a given name in modern times, choosing Bacchus for a child can signify a appreciation for classical mythology, a zest for life, and a spirited personality. It's a bold and unique choice.
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Gender Usage of the Name Bacchus
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Bacchus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. We currently have 5 recorded bearers (5 male and 0 female). While the current records suggest this pattern, the sample remains limited and should be interpreted with caution.
Popularity of the Name Bacchus
Overall PopularityMethodology
Bacchus is listed under Rare Boy Names based on the available birth data from Canada, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 5.30M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Bacchus ranked #4,707 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Bacchus has only limited historical records in official lists.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,707 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #6,982 in 2013. Over the last 12 years (2013–2025) the name rose 2275 places (from #6,982 to #4,707). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 2 years in the dataset).
Characteristics of the Name Bacchus
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Bacchus utilizes a 10 stress pattern over two syllables to create an immediate, punchy impact. As the name of the Roman god of wine and fertility, it is rooted firmly in a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Bacchus
Middle names used with BacchusMethodology
Bacchus is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Bacchus Xavier · Bacchus Chance · Bacchus Selwyn
Middle name suggestions for BacchusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Bacchus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Bacchus Jacob · Bacchus Jason · Bacchus Jesus · Bacchus Jerry · Bacchus Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Bacchus
Greek Mythology AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Greek Mythology Boy Names, Bacchus shares its name with Διόνυσος, Diónysos/Βάκχος, Bákkhos, immortal from the Gods & Goddesses of Greek mythology. God of wine, fruitfulness, parties, festivals, madness, chaos, drunkenness, vegetation, and ecstasy. In art he is depicted as either an older bearded god or an effeminate, long-haired youth. His attributes include the thyrsus, a drinking cup, the grape vine, and a crown of ivy. He is often in the company of his thiasos, a group of attendants including satyrs, maenads, and his old tutor Silenus. The consort of Dionysus was Ariadne. His sacred animals include dolphins, serpents, tigers, and donkeys. A later addition to the Olympians, in some accounts he replaced Hestia. Bacchus was another name for him in Greek, and came into common usage among the Romans.
Names Similar to Bacchus
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Bacchus in ASL
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