Dennis
Dennis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛnɪs/
Meaning and origin of Dennis
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Middle English Denis, from Old French saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
How popular is Dennis?
Since 1880, 2,692 girls and 621,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Dennis (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #955 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #16 in 1949. In 2025 it ranked #707 for boys, with 381 babies given the name.
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Dennis FAQ
What does the name Dennis mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Middle English Denis, from Old French saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
What is the origin of the name Dennis?
Dennis is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Dennis?
Since 1880, 2,692 girls and 621,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Dennis (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #955 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #16 in 1949. In 2025 it ranked #707 for boys, with 381 babies given the name.
Is Dennis a boy or girl name?
Dennis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,692 girls and 621,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.