Leonard vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Leonard Rank #674

Dennis Rank #708

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Leonard or Dennis more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Dennis mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Leonard and Dennis boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.