Dana vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

Cultural Roots

American English Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,273
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #4,273

Denny Rank #4,471

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4471 for Denny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Denny more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Dana and Denny mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Dana and Denny boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.

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