Denis vs Stephan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Stephan Rank #1,726

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1726 for Stephan.

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

Stephan ___

  • Stephan James
  • Stephan Michael
  • Stephan Alexander
  • Stephan John
  • Stephan David
  • Stephan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Stephan more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Denis and Stephan mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Denis and Stephan boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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