Dennis vs Benny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Benny Rank #892

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Dennis or Benny more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Benny mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Benny boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.