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Bacchus

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Pronounced BAK-us /ˈbæk.əs/High

Meaning: From the Latin Bacchus (from the Greek Bakchos), linked to 'a shout; revelry/noise'; the Roman god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy (the counterpart of Dionysus); we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The god of wine: Bacchus is the Roman wine-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BAK-us'). We note the god.
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Origin LowRoman, Greek
MeaningFrom the Latin Bacchus (from the Greek Bakchos), linked to 'a shout; revelry/noise'; the Roman god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy (the counterpart of Dionysus); we note the god

History & Origin

Bacchus comes from the Latin Bacchus (from the Greek Bakchos), linked to 'a shout; revelry/noise'; the Roman god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'BAK-us').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'bacchanal'). Rare, the-god-of-wine at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bacchus is linked to 'a shout; revelry' — the Roman god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy (the counterpart of Dionysus, and the source of 'bacchanal') — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'BAK-us').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bacchus — Roman mythology; god

Variations

BakchosBaco

Nicknames

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Dionysus— the Greek wine-god counterpart
Janus— echoes that soft -us sound
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Faunus— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bacchus mean?

Bacchus is linked to 'a shout; revelry'; the Roman god of wine (the counterpart of Dionysus). We note the god.

How do you pronounce Bacchus?

It's said BAK-us /ˈbæk.əs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bacchus a boy or girl name?

Bacchus is a boy's name.

How popular is Bacchus?

Bacchus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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