Denis vs Yuri

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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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Yuri mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Denis and Yuri boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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