Antoine vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antoine

Boy #1,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French African-American Belgian Haitian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,613
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Twan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Antoine Rank #1,613
Denis Rank #1,643

Antoine is more popular, ranked #1613 vs #1643 for Denis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antoine ___

  • Antoine Louis
  • Antoine James
  • Antoine Pierre
  • Antoine Marcel
  • Antoine David
  • Antoine Michael

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antoine

Dominique Celeste Isabelle Henri Camille

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antoine or Denis more popular?

Antoine is more popular, ranked #1613 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Antoine and Denis mean?

Antoine means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Antoine and Denis boy or girl names?

Antoine is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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