Dennis vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Ben Rank #802

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Dennis or Ben more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Ben mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Ben boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.