What origin is the name Acis?

Acis comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Acis a popular name?

Acis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Acis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Acis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Acis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Acis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Acis

Acis

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Acis is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.".

Acis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Acis

Very rare in US records

What does Acis mean?

Acis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.".