Denis vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Denis Rank #1,643

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Richard mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Denis and Richard boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.