Dennis
d(en)-nis
US Popularity:1314
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:follower of Dionysus
Dennis is a boy's name of Greek origin and a variant of the French name Denis. Both a surname and given name, it means "follower of Dionysus." In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele and the god of vegetation, fertility and wine. If you're inspired by ancient folklore or magical myths, a name like Dennis is a worthy contender for your little boy. For variety, you can spell it as Denys or Denis and shorten it to Denny.
Famous People Named Dennis
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Dennis HopperActor
- Dennis MartínezBaseball Player
- Dennis MillerComedian
- Dennis QuaidActor
- Dennis RodmanBasketball Player
How Popular Is The Name Dennis?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dennis is currently #792 on The Bump
Boy:Dennis is currently #443 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dennis is currently #1314 in U.S. births
Boy:Dennis is currently #643 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#643
in 2023
+ 10
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Dennis Family History
WordSense, Dennis
Online Etymology Dictionary, Dennis, October 2017
Britannica, Dionysus, Greek mythology, October 2023
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