Denny vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Denny Rank #4,471

Jess Rank #4,646

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Denny or Jess more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Denny and Jess mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denny and Jess boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.