Wes vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Wes Rank #745

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Dennis mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Wes and Dennis boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.