Dirk vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Dirk Rank #7,133

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dirk or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Dennis mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Dirk and Dennis boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.