Don vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

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Don Rank #1,797

Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Denis mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Don and Denis boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.