Dennis vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Dennis Rank #708

Harry Rank #780

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Dennis or Harry more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Harry mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Harry boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.