Circe vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Circe Rank #4,826
Dena Rank #4,802

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4826 for Circe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Circe ___

  • Circe Moon
  • Circe Wren
  • Circe Belle
  • Circe Jade
  • Circe Rose
  • Circe Fern

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circe or Dena more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Circe at #4826 in the United States.

What do Circe and Dena mean?

Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Circe and Dena boy or girl names?

Circe is primarily a girl name. Dena is primarily a girl name.

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