Dennis vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Sam mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Sam boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.