Dennis vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dory

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

Dorian ___

  • Dorian Gray
  • Dorian James
  • Dorian Sebastian
  • Dorian Cole
  • Dorian Alexander
  • Dorian Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Dorian

Vivian Celia Adrian Sylvia Oscar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Dorian mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Dennis and Dorian boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.

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