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Denis
BoyMeaning of Denis: Greek: 'follower of Dionysius'
Denis is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1643rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 434th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1643
101 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#434
93 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
21,606
First recorded 1880 · peak 1952
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
96% boys · 4% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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