Denis vs Terrence

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
Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 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

Terrence ___

  • Terrence James
  • Terrence Michael
  • Terrence Wayne
  • Terrence Eugene
  • Terrence Louis
  • Terrence Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Terrence mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Denis and Terrence boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.

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