Tirso
Meaningstaff of Bacchus · Greek
Tirso is a Mexican boy name meaning “staff of Bacchus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationTirso peaked in 1958, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Tirso you'd meet today is about 67 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Tirsos too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tirso would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTirso first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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About the name Tirso
Tirso is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “staff of Bacchus”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Tirso
What does the name Tirso mean?
Tirso means “staff of Bacchus” and comes from Greek.
What is the origin of the name Tirso?
Tirso is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Tirso a boy or girl name?
Tirso is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Tirso.
How popular is the name Tirso?
Tirso ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1958, when it reached #2,818. Over the last five years it has climbed 14 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Tirso?
Tirso is a Mexican boy name meaning “staff of Bacchus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.