Dennis vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Dennis Rank #708

Nelson Rank #778

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Dennis or Nelson more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Nelson mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Dennis and Nelson boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.