Denis vs Don

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 #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Denis Rank #1,643

Don Rank #1,797

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Denis or Don more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Denis and Don mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Don boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.