Overview
people
Sample Size
44,146
Gender Distribution
Male:
98.8%
Female:
1.2%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Greek
Meaning
The name Dennis derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysos'. Dionysos was the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry. The name became popular in the Netherlands in the mid-20th century and remains a common name for boys in the country.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
DE
12,843 samples
99%
US
8,742 samples
99%
NL
5,623 samples
99%
KE
1,618 samples
100%
SE
1,497 samples
99%
GB
1,399 samples
99%
NG
921 samples
97%
IT
860 samples
98%
DK
766 samples
99%
PH
765 samples
99%
GH
613 samples
98%
CA
600 samples
100%
BE
587 samples
99%
ES
456 samples
92%
MY
330 samples
98%
TW
317 samples
99%
ZA
315 samples
99%
ID
314 samples
98%
BR
311 samples
99%
IN
285 samples
99%
+ 80 more countries
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