Denis
DEN-iss
Popularity
#11321
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
21,503
Peak Year
#625 in 1952
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Mythological
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Denis is of Greek origin, derived from Dionysius, the god of wine, fertility, theatre, and religious ecstasy.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Denis Leary
American actor, comedian, writer, and producer
Denis Diderot
French philosopher and co-founder of the Encyclopedia
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