Denny vs Sagan

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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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Sagan Rank #4,480

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Sagan more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Denny and Sagan mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Denny and Sagan boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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