Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, French
Meaning: Follower of Dionysos, god of wine and fertility
Pronunciation: DEN-is, /ˈdɛnɪs/, D EH N IH S
Popularity Rank: #451
Derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which means 'follower of Dionysos'. In Greek mythology, Dionysos was the god of wine and fertility.
The name Denis is of Greek, French origin and means Follower of Dionysos, god of wine and fertility, Named for Saint Denys, Follower of Dionysus, Mountain of Zeus, Brown Warrior. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Denis is commonly found in France, Italy, Russia, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DEN-is
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɛnɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EH N IH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Denis is recorded 124,188 times globally, ranking it as the 451th most common name worldwide.
Denis is most prevalent in France, with 25,369 occurrences, making it the 137th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Denis is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #137 | 1 : 51 |
| Italy | #272 | 1 : 56 |
| Russia | #96 | 1 : 23 |
| United States of America | #877 | 1 : 340 |
| Germany | #226 | 1 : 76 |
| Colombia | #586 | 1 : 329 |
| Peru | #371 | 1 : 283 |
| Brazil | #395 | 1 : 265 |
| Belgium | #234 | 1 : 118 |
| United Kingdom | #605 | 1 : 225 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Denis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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