Benny vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Benny Rank #892

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Dennis mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Benny and Dennis boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.