Day vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

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 Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Denis mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Day and Denis boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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