Denny vs Bennie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,471
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Lennie Bennie Andy Lonnie

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Bennie

Girl #4,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand (via Benjamin)"

Origin: Hebrew 'Binyamin'

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,923
Total SSA Count: 27
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471

Bennie Rank #4,923

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4923 for Bennie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Bennie more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Bennie at #4923 in the United States.

What do Denny and Bennie mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Bennie means "son of the right hand (via Benjamin)" (Hebrew 'Binyamin' origin).

Are Denny and Bennie boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Bennie is primarily a girl name.

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