Denis
Denis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdษnษชs/ ยท /dษหni/
Meaning and origin of Denis
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, a mostly British and Irish spelling variant of Dennis.
How popular is Denis?
Since 1880, 873 girls and 20,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Denis (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3544 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #277 in 1952. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Denis
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Sibling name ideas for Denis
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Denis FAQ
What does the name Denis mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, a mostly British and Irish spelling variant of Dennis.
What is the origin of the name Denis?
Denis is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Denis?
Since 1880, 873 girls and 20,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Denis (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3544 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #277 in 1952. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Denis a boy or girl name?
Denis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 873 girls and 20,733 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.