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Dionysus

♂ Boy

Pronounced dy-uh-NY-sus /daɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Dionysos, variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa' (Dios, 'of Zeus', + Nysa, a sacred mountain); the god of wine, festivity, theatre, and ecstasy; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The god of wine and revelry: Dionysus is a Greek god. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dy-uh-NY-sus'). We note the god.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Dionysos, variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa' (Dios, 'of Zeus', + Nysa, a sacred mountain); the god of wine, festivity, theatre, and ecstasy; routes layered; we note the god
U.S. rank (2025)#7808 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219732025

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

Dionysus comes from the Greek Dionysos, variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa' (Dios, 'of Zeus', + Nysa, a sacred mountain); the god of wine, festivity, theatre, and ecstasy (routes layered, which we note the god). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dy-uh-NY-sus').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a mythology name (the Roman equivalent is Bacchus; the source of Dennis). Rare, the-god-of-wine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dionysus is variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa' in Greek — the god of wine, festivity, and theatre — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'dy-uh-NY-sus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Dionysus — Greek mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

DionysosDennis

Nicknames

Dion

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If you like Dionysus…

Bacchus— the Roman wine-god counterpart
Apollo— a fellow Greek god-name
Hermes— a companion Greek god-name
Dennis— the derived given name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dionysus mean?

Dionysus is Greek, variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa'; the god of wine, festivity, and theatre. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Dionysus?

It's said dy-uh-NY-sus /daɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Dionysus a boy or girl name?

Dionysus is a boy's name.

How popular is Dionysus?

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

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