Dennis vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Dennis Rank #708

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Bruce mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Dennis and Bruce boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.