Denis vs Charley

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

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Charley Rank #1,838

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1838 for Charley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Charley more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Denis and Charley mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Denis and Charley boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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