Denis vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,797
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Don Rank #1,797

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1797 for Don.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Don ___

  • Don James
  • Don Michael
  • Don Edward
  • Don Ray
  • Don Lee
  • Don Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Don

Gary Ron Glen Linda Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Don more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Denis and Don mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Don boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.

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