Denys
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Denys first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 201 babies have been named Denys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denys is past its peak , currently ranked #9,371 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,371
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Denys is also used as a girl name, ranked #28364.
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About the Name Denys
Denys is a boy name .
Is Denys a boy or girl name? Denys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,371 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,364. Denys is more commonly used as a boy name.
Denys is currently ranked #9,371 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denys include Den, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denys include Denym . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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