Penny vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Penny Rank #746

Denis Rank #1,643

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Penny or Denis more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Penny and Denis mean?

Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Penny and Denis boy or girl names?

Penny is primarily a girl name. Denis is primarily a boy name.