Dennis vs Peyton

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
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Peyton mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Dennis and Peyton boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a girl name.

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