Denis vs Kyron

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

Kyron

Boy #1,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,796
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Ron

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Kyron Rank #1,796

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1796 for Kyron.

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

Kyron ___

  • Kyron James
  • Kyron Lee
  • Kyron Michael
  • Kyron Patrick
  • Kyron Joseph
  • Kyron Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Kyron

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Kyron more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Kyron at #1796 in the United States.

What do Denis and Kyron mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Kyron means "dark one, little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Kyron boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Kyron is primarily a boy name.

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