Denis

Boy's name

Denis is of Greek origin, derived from the name Dionysius, meaning "follower of Dionysos."

Meaning Devotee of Dionysos
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 103
Peak year 1952

Appears In These Collections

French

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Denis Leary - Actor and comedian
  • Denis Villeneuve - Film director
  • Denis Diderot - Philosopher and writer
  • Denis Shapovalov - Tennis player
  • Denis Law - Footballer
  • Denis O'Hare - Actor
  • Denis Johnson - Author
  • Denis Istomin - Tennis player
  • Denis Savard - Ice hockey player
  • Denis Menchov - Cyclist

Brothers for Denis

Boy names closely related to Denis

Darell Justyn Emil Rayan Demetri Omer Shai Yanis

Sisters for Denis

Girl names closely related to Denis

Laia Ilana Sade Aysha Rania Tanisha Kenza Alessia

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Denis

Denice Denise Denisse Dennis Dennise Denny

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