Dennis vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Dennis Rank #708

Ray Rank #777

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Dennis or Ray more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Ray mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Ray boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.