Denny vs Matthews

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Matthews Rank #4,628

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denny ___

  • Denny James
  • Denny Ray
  • Denny Lee
  • Denny Alan
  • Denny Scott
  • Denny Wayne

Matthews ___

  • Matthews James
  • Matthews Cole
  • Matthews Lee
  • Matthews Allen
  • Matthews Joseph
  • Matthews Crew

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Matthews more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Denny and Matthews mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denny and Matthews boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Matthews is primarily a boy name.

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