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German vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

German Rank #1,652
Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1652 for German.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is German or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to German at #1652 in the United States.

What do German and Denis mean?

German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are German and Denis boy or girl names?

German is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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