Dennis

Rank 653rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Dennis was 653rd most popular baby name for boys and 1,334th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 417 babies were named Dennis in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,065 babies in the United States were named Dennis. Today, the average age of someone named Dennis is around 63 to 69 years old.

The name "Dennis" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Dennis is Denny.

Dennis Meaning & Origin

The name Dennis has ancient Greek origins and it means "follower of Dionysus," the god of wine, agriculture, and fertility in Greek mythology, thus suggesting a love for nature and joviality.

The name Dennis is described as adventurous, witty and energetic.

Pronunciation

Dennis is pronounced dehn-nees in English. The name Dennis has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Dennis

  • The name Dennis is shared by two infamous characters in popular culture: Dennis the Menace from Hank Ketcham's comic strip and Dennis Reynolds from the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". Despite sharing the same name, the two characters are drastically different in terms of their mischievous acts.

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Geography

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