Dennis vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Dennis Rank #708

Jimmy Rank #860

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Dennis or Jimmy more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Jimmy mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Dennis and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.