Denis vs Aleksander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Denis Rank #1,643

Aleksander Rank #1,676

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1676 for Aleksander.

Is Denis or Aleksander more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Aleksander at #1676 in the United States.

What do Denis and Aleksander mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Denis and Aleksander boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Aleksander is primarily a boy name.