Denis vs Kaine

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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Kaine

Boy #1,467 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, fighter"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,467
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Kaine Rank #1,467

Kaine is more popular, ranked #1467 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

Kaine ___

  • Kaine Alexander
  • Kaine James
  • Kaine William
  • Kaine Michael
  • Kaine Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Kaine

Declan Brennan Fiona Aoife Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Kaine more popular?

Kaine is more popular, ranked #1467 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Kaine mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Kaine means "warrior, fighter" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Kaine boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Kaine is primarily a boy name.

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