Denis vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Denis Rank #1,643

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Terrence mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Denis and Terrence boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.