Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Strong, Love
Pronunciation: DEN-iss, /ˈdɛnɪs/, D EH N IH S
Popularity Rank: #492
Derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which means 'follower of Dionysos', the god of wine and fertility. It also has Latin roots meaning 'belonging to the god Dionysos'.
The name Dennis is of Greek origin and means Strong, Love. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dennis is commonly found in United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DEN-iss
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 Dennis is recorded 115,492 times globally, ranking it as the 492th most common name worldwide.
Dennis is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,505 occurrences, making it the 224th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Dennis is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #224 | 1 : 74 |
| Germany | #38 | 1 : 20 |
| Netherlands | #9 | 1 : 20 |
| Italy | #543 | 1 : 168 |
| United Kingdom | #383 | 1 : 113 |
| South Africa | #530 | 1 : 611 |
| Nigeria | #401 | 1 : 338 |
| Peru | #444 | 1 : 343 |
| Hong Kong | #182 | 1 : 188 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,418 | 1 : 1,325 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dennis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:32 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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