Dan vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Dan Rank #1,931

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Dennis mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Dan and Dennis boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.