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Dennis

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Of Dionysus, follower of Dionysus
Pronunciation
DEN-is
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'Dionysios', referring to the Greek god of wine.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Greek

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DenisFrench / English

    French and older English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Dennis the Menace

    Fictional

    Comic strip character created by Hank Ketcham in 1951.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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