Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoyGreek

Dennis

DEN-is

Popularity

#15839

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

623,306

Peak Year

#24,605 in 1952

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dennis is derived from the Greek name Dionysius, the god of wine, fertility, and theatre. It signifies a follower or devotee of Dionysius.

Nickname Watch

DennyDen

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dennis Hopper

    American actor and filmmaker.

  • Dennis Quaid

    American actor known for various roles.

Nicknames

DennyDen

Spelling Variations

DenisDionysius

Similar Names

DerekDanielDavidKenneth

Personality Traits

CreativeCharmingFriendlyIndependent

Want to explore Dennis further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Dennis.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Theodore

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Theodore is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Greek words 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).

Classic & Timeless·Moderate spelling
Rank #8357
rising

Alexander

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Alexander means 'defending warrior' or 'helper of mankind'. It comes from the Greek name Alexandros.

Classic & Timeless·Strong & Bold·Tricky to spell
Rank #9555
falling

Luke

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Luke is an English name derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania'. Lucania was a region in ancient Italy.

Spiritual & Biblical·Classic & Timeless·Easy to spell
Rank #12883
falling