Denis vs Ewan

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ewan

Boy #1,513 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,513
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ewan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Ewan Rank #1,513

Ewan is more popular, ranked #1513 vs #1643 for Denis.

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

Ewan ___

  • Ewan James
  • Ewan Alexander
  • Ewan Thomas
  • Ewan Robert
  • Ewan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Ewan

Isla Angus Fiona Callum Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Ewan more popular?

Ewan is more popular, ranked #1513 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Ewan mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Ewan means "well-born, noble" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Denis and Ewan boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Ewan is primarily a boy name.

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