Denys

Q: Is Denys a boy or girl name?

Denys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9371, and as a girl name it ranks #28364.

Q: How popular is the name Denys?

Denys is ranked #9371 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs ]

Boy Name #9,371 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Denys is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHN-ihs.

Parents who love the name Denys often also consider Makias, Amontae, Barrington .

Popularity Over Time

#9,371

Current Rank

Peaked 1988 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,371
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Denym #3286

Nicknames

Den Dey Denie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Denys is also used as a girl name, ranked #28364.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denys

Is Denys a boy or girl name?

Denys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9371. As a girl name, it is ranked #28364. Denys is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Denys?

Denys is pronounced d-EHN-ihs.

How popular is the name Denys?

Denys is currently ranked #9371 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Denys?

Common nicknames for Denys include Den, Dey, and Denie.

Is Denys a common or rare name?

Denys is an uncommon name, ranked #9371 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Denys

Denys is a boy name .

Is Denys a boy or girl name? Denys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,371 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,364. Denys is more commonly used as a boy name.

Denys is currently ranked #9,371 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Denys include Den, Dey, and Denie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Denys include Denym . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.