Dennis vs Oliver

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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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Oliver mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dennis and Oliver boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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