Dennis vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Dennis Rank #708

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Roy mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dennis and Roy boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.