Acacius is a distinctive and uncommon given name of Latin origin, derived from the adjective 'acacia', which means "from Acacia". It is thought to be inspired by the Acacia tree, known for its evergreen foliage and delicate flowers. This name has been historically used in Christian communities as a reference to Saint Acacius, an early martyr venerated for his faith during Roman persecutions.
In 2015 alone, there were six babies named Acacius, bringing the overall total of births with this name to six.