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Dennis

male

Meaning

"Follower of Dionysus"

From Greek Dionysios, it spread through French and English usage and is associated with Saint Denis, patron of Paris.

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Popularity History of Dennis

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#708Top 1000

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#708

Dennis was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-64

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Dennis Nicknames

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Famous Denniss

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    Dennis Hopper
    American actor and filmmaker known for Easy Rider

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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