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Dionisio

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-oh-NEE-see-oh /ˌdi.oʊˈni.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian/Spanish form of Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry; we note the deity originLow

In 30 seconds: Of Dionysus: Dionisio is the Italian/Spanish Dionysius — 'of Dionysus'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dee-oh-NEE-see-oh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Italian/Spanish form of Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry; we note the deity origin
U.S. rank (2025)#11004 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dionisio is the Italian and Spanish form of Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine, the vine, and revelry (we note the deity origin honestly). Despite the pagan root, it was widely borne by early Christian saints. A lyrical, classic name across Italian and Hispanic families (said 'dee-oh-NEE-see-oh'; nickname Nino).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, of-Dionysus at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dionysius means 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry — Dionisio is its lyrical Italian/Spanish form, borne by many saints (we note the deity origin; said 'dee-oh-NEE-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Dionysius — deity origin noted

Variations

DionisosDennisDionis

Nicknames

Nino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dionisio mean?

Dionisio is the Italian/Spanish Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine; we note the deity origin.

How do you pronounce Dionisio?

It's said dee-oh-NEE-see-oh /ˌdi.oʊˈni.si.oʊ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Dionisio a boy or girl name?

Dionisio is a boy's name.

How popular is Dionisio?

Dionisio is a rare name in the U.S.

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