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Boy vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Boy Rank #4,506
Denny Rank #4,471

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4506 for Boy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Denny more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Boy and Denny mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Boy and Denny boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.

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