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Acacius

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-KAY-shus /əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/Medium

Meaning: Acacius is the Latinized form of the Greek Akakios, from akakos, 'guileless; without malice' (a- 'not' plus kakos 'evil'). It was borne by early saints and bishops. The similar-sounding acacia tree, whose name means 'thorny', is a separate word that many hearers associate with it.Medium

In 30 seconds: Acacius is a genuine old name: from the Greek for 'guileless, without malice' (said 'uh-KAY-shus'). A saint's name with real history.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningAcacius is the Latinized form of the Greek Akakios, from akakos, 'guileless; without malice' (a- 'not' plus kakos 'evil'). It was borne by early saints and bishops. The similar-sounding acacia tree, whose name means 'thorny', is a separate word that many hearers associate with it.
U.S. rank (2015)#10674
2015 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Acacius is the Latin form of Greek Akakios, from akakos, 'guileless, without malice' — a- ('not') joined to kakos ('evil'). Early Christian saints and bishops carried it, and the Latinized spelling travelled with them. The acacia tree, from a Greek word for 'thorny', is a different word that shares the sound (said 'uh-KAY-shus').

It is very rare in the U.S. today, though it has real historical depth. Ancient, saintly, and distinctive.

Did you know? Acacius comes from the Greek akakos, 'guileless' — literally 'not evil'. Several early saints and bishops bore it, which is why it survived into Latin. Modern ears often link it to the thorny acacia tree, a separate word (said 'uh-KAY-shus').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Acacius — Greek Akakios, akakos 'guileless'; early saints; acacia tree a separate word

Variations

AkakiosAcacioAkakius

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Acacius mean?

Acacius means 'guileless; without malice', from the Greek akakos (a- 'not' plus kakos 'evil'). It is the Latinized form of Akakios.

How do you pronounce Acacius?

It's said uh-KAY-shus /əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Acacius a boy or girl name?

Acacius is a boy's name, borne by early saints and bishops.

How popular is Acacius?

Acacius is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is enjoying fresh interest.

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