Harry vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Dennis mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Harry and Dennis boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.