Den vs Spike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spike

Boy #30,390 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Sharp point, nail"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spi, Spy, Spie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Den Rank #30,487
Spike Rank #30,390

Spike is more popular, ranked #30390 vs #30487 for Den.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Den ___

No pairings available yet.

Spike ___

  • Spike James
  • Spike Lee
  • Spike David

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Den or Spike more popular?

Spike is more popular, ranked #30390 compared to Den at #30487 in the United States.

What do Den and Spike mean?

Spike means "Sharp point, nail" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Den and Spike boy or girl names?

Den is primarily a boy name. Spike is primarily a boy name.

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