Dennis vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Dennis Rank #708

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Eric mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dennis and Eric boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.