Dennis vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Dennis Rank #708

Bear Rank #829

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Dennis or Bear more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Bear mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Dennis and Bear boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.