Denis vs Vernon

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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Vernon

Boy #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,557
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Vernon Rank #1,557

Vernon is more popular, ranked #1557 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

Vernon ___

  • Vernon Lee
  • Vernon James
  • Vernon Wayne
  • Vernon Dale
  • Vernon Ray
  • Vernon Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Vernon

Floyd Norbert Leroy Gertrude Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Vernon more popular?

Vernon is more popular, ranked #1557 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Vernon mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Denis and Vernon boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.

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