Dennis vs Ford

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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Ford

Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
504
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 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

Ford ___

  • Ford James
  • Ford William
  • Ford Thomas
  • Ford Allen
  • Ford Reed
  • Ford Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Ford

Hayes Brooks Clark Emery Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Ford mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Dennis and Ford boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.

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