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Dionysius

OriginGreek mythology name
Meaning"god of Nysa"
US RankUnranked

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About Dionysius

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen today.

Pronounced dy-uh-NISH-us.

As of October 2026, Dionysius ranked #8691 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #5109 in 1971.

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