Dennis vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Dan Rank #1,931

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dennis or Dan more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Dan mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Dan boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.