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Dennis vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Tarek Rank #4,151

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Tarek more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Tarek mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Dennis and Tarek boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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