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Denny vs Righteous

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Righteous Rank #4,344

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 vs #4471 for Denny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Righteous more popular?

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Righteous mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin).

Are Denny and Righteous boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Righteous is primarily a boy name.

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