Chandler vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chandler

Boy #739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"candle maker or seller"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#739
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chan

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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

Chandler Rank #739
Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #739 for Chandler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chandler ___

  • Chandler James
  • Chandler Lee
  • Chandler Grant
  • Chandler Blake
  • Chandler Reed
  • Chandler Scott

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 Chandler

Carter Griffin Sloane Harper Cooper

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandler or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Chandler at #739 in the United States.

What do Chandler and Dennis mean?

Chandler means "candle maker or seller" (Old French origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Chandler and Dennis boy or girl names?

Chandler is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.

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