Alvern vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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Popularity Comparison

Alvern Rank #20,194
Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #20194 for Alvern.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alvern ___

No pairings available yet.

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvern or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Alvern at #20194 in the United States.

What do Alvern and Dennis mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Alvern and Dennis boy or girl names?

Alvern is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.

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