Denis vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Denis Rank #1,643

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Guy mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Denis and Guy boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.