Dennis vs Soren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soren

Boy #572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stern, strict, serious"

Origin: Latin via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#572
Total SSA Count
502
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Soren Rank #572

Soren is more popular, ranked #572 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

Soren ___

  • Soren James
  • Soren Elias
  • Soren Finn
  • Soren Lars
  • Soren Anders
  • Soren Erik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Soren

Astrid Ingrid Bjorn Freya Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Soren more popular?

Soren is more popular, ranked #572 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Soren mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Soren means "stern, strict, serious" (Latin via Scandinavian origin).

Are Dennis and Soren boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Soren is primarily a boy name.

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