Dennis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Dennis Rank #708

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Richard mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Richard boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.