Dennis vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Dennis Rank #708

Wes Rank #745

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Dennis or Wes more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Wes mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Dennis and Wes boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.