Dennis vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Gideon mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.