Boy
Greek
2 syllables
Dennis
DEN-is
/ˈdɛn.ɪs/
"Follower of Dionysus" — a classic name tied to the Greek god of wine, festivity, and creative joy
Dennis derives from the Greek Dionysios, the name of the Greek god of wine and festivity, Dionysus. It passed through Latin as Dionysius and entered Old French as Denis before becoming Dennis in English. Saint Denis was the first bishop of Paris and patron saint of France, lending the name religious significance alongside its pagan roots. Dennis was one of the most popular names in mid-20th century America.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesDen · nis
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordDionysios
MeaningFollower of Dionysus
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1955
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayOctober 9
Nicknames
DennyDenD
About the Name Dennis
Dennis means follower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivity, through the Latin Dionysius and French Denis.
Dennis derives from the Greek god Dionysus via the Latin Dionysius and Old French Denis. Saint Denis, bishop of Paris, popularized it in the medieval era.
Dennis was extremely popular in the US in the 1940s and 1950s but has declined significantly since and is now considered a vintage name.
Dennis James, Dennis Ray, and Dennis Michael are classic combinations that work well with this two-syllable name.
Dennises are often seen as warm, sociable, and good-humored — fitting for a name with roots in the god of festivity.
Dennis is spelled D-E-N-N-I-S with two N's. The spelling Denis (one N) is the French form and also used in English.
Personality of Dennis
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Dennis
Creativity
68%
Elegance
58%
Independence
66%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
70%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Dennis
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Dennis Hopper
American actor and director known for Easy Rider
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Dennis Rodman
Flamboyant NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
S
Saint Denis
3rd-century bishop of Paris and martyr, patron saint of France
Middle Names for Dennis
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Dennis
Dennis James
Dennis Lee
Dennis Michael
Dennis Wayne
Dennis Ray
Dennis Alan
Dennis Scott
Dennis Paul
Dennis Glen
Dennis Keith
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History of Dennis
250
Saint Denis beheaded in Paris; becomes patron saint of France
1200
Denis widely used across medieval France and England
1955
Dennis peaks in the US top 5, an iconic mid-century American name
2000
Usage declines sharply as the name becomes associated with older generations
Numerology & Symbolism of Dennis
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Grape Hyacinth
Dennis Around the World
How Dennis is written in different languages and scripts
دينيس
Arabic
デニス
Japanese
Денис
Russian
데니스
Korean
丹尼斯
Chinese
Ντένης
Greek
डेनिस
Hindi
דניס
Hebrew
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