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Terrence vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Terrence Rank #1,525
Denis Rank #1,643

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1643 for Denis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Denis more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Denis mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Terrence and Denis boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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