Denny vs Mia

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4471 for Denny.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denny

Benny Lenny Kenny Ronnie Donnie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Mia mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Denny and Mia boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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