Denis vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Adolf Rank #26,599

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Adolf more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Denis and Adolf mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Denis and Adolf boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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