Fred vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Fred Rank #1,686

Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Denis mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Fred and Denis boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.