Dennis vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Dennis Rank #708

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Erik mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dennis and Erik boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.