Dennis vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Dennis Rank #708

Jefferson Rank #711

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Dennis or Jefferson more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Jefferson mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.