Acacius

Greek

"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"

Acacius Origin and Meaning

The name Acacius is a boy's name of Greek, Latin, Ancient_Languages/Civilizations origin meaning "thorny; or, innocent, not evil".

Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern taste for ancient names that end in "us," this obscure but attractive choice may have a chance of new life. Acacius is the name of three early saints.

Acacius Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 245 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Acacius

• 245 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Acacius

• Saint Acacius Patriarch of Constantinople
• Saint Acacius of Amida Turkish bishop
• Saint Acacius Armenian martyred priest
• Saint Acacius leader of the ten thousand martyrs of Mount Ararat
• Acacius of Caesarea Palestinian Christian bishop

The name Acacius in Pop Culture

• Acacius Page teacher in Patrick Dennis' "Auntie Mame," film and musical