Dennis vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Dennis Rank #708

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Danny mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Dennis and Danny boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.