Benny vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#892
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Benji

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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

Benny Rank #892
Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #892 for Benny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benny ___

  • Benny James
  • Benny Lee
  • Benny Thomas
  • Benny Joseph
  • Benny Ray
  • Benny Dean

Dennis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benny

Tommy Charlie Freddie Millie Rosie

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Dennis mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Benny and Dennis boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.

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