Denny vs Iain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Denny Rank #4,471

Iain Rank #4,295

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4471 for Denny.

Is Denny or Iain more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Iain mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Denny and Iain boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Iain is primarily a boy name.