Dennis vs Dirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Dennis Rank #708

Dirk Rank #7,133

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dennis or Dirk more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Dirk mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Dirk boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.