Denis vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

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Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Denis Rank #1,643

Cian Rank #1,535

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Cian more popular?

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Cian mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Denis and Cian boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.