Alanis vs Denise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,898
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Dee, Nisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alanis Rank #2,072
Denise Rank #1,898

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 vs #2072 for Alanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanis ___

  • Alanis Marie
  • Alanis Grace
  • Alanis Rose
  • Alanis Jean
  • Alanis Lynn
  • Alanis Claire

Denise ___

  • Denise Marie
  • Denise Louise
  • Denise Ann
  • Denise Michelle
  • Denise Renee
  • Denise Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanis

Maura Declan Fiona Brennan Siobhan

If you choose Denise

Diane Michelle Renee Patrice Bernard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanis or Denise more popular?

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 compared to Alanis at #2072 in the United States.

What do Alanis and Denise mean?

Alanis means "precious, little rock" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin).

Are Alanis and Denise boy or girl names?

Alanis is primarily a girl name. Denise is primarily a girl name.

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