Iain vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Iain Rank #4,295

Denny Rank #4,471

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4471 for Denny.

Is Iain or Denny more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Iain and Denny mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Iain and Denny boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.