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Andersen vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andersen Rank #4,505
Denny Rank #4,471

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4505 for Andersen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andersen or Denny more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Denny mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Andersen and Denny boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.

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