Dennise vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dennise Rank #7,446
Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #7446 for Dennise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennise ___

No pairings available yet.

Kenny ___

  • Kenny James
  • Kenny Michael
  • Kenny Robert
  • Kenny Lee
  • Kenny Ray
  • Kenny Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kenny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennise or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Dennise at #7446 in the United States.

What do Dennise and Kenny mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dennise and Kenny boy or girl names?

Dennise is primarily a girl name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.

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