Denis vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Denis Rank #1,643

Orson Rank #1,501

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Orson more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Orson mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Denis and Orson boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.