Dennis

Meaning of Dennis

This name means 'devotee of Dionysus,' referring to the Greek god of wine and revelry.

Dennis has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dennis

Dennis has held fairly steady, sitting around #707 in 2025 after peaking at #251 in 2000.

Notable people named Dennis

• Dennis Rodman
  NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
• Dennis Quaid
  Prolific actor, movie star
• Dennis Hopper
  Iconic actor, director, artist
• Dennis DeYoung
  Lead singer of the band Styx
• Dennis Ritchie
  Computer science pioneer, C language

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Questions about the name Dennis

What does the name Dennis mean?

Dennis means this name means 'devotee of dionysus,' referring to the greek god of wine and revelry, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Dennis a boy's or a girl's name?

Dennis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dennis?

In 2025, Dennis ranked #707 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Dennis most popular?

Dennis peaked at #251 in 2000.