Meaning: Its source is Hyakinthos, a Greek name meaning "Hyacinth."

Origin: "Hyakinthos."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Spanish.

Popularity: The name Jacinto ranked 1195th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: In Greek mythology, the original form was the name of a youth accidentally killed by Zeus. His innocent blood generated a beautiful flower that now bears a form of this name.