Baron vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baron

Boy #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bear, Ronnie

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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
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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Popularity Comparison

Baron Rank #1,510
Denis Rank #1,643

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1643 for Denis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baron ___

  • Baron James
  • Baron William
  • Baron Alexander
  • Baron Cole
  • Baron Reid
  • Baron Scott

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 Baron

Duke Earl Rex Royal Prince

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baron or Denis more popular?

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Baron and Denis mean?

Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Baron and Denis boy or girl names?

Baron is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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