Gerard vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

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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Gerard Rank #1,529

Denis Rank #1,643

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Gerard or Denis more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Denis mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Gerard and Denis boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.