Dennis vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Dennis Rank #708

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Major mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Dennis and Major boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.