Boy name
Dennis name meaning
“belonging to Dionysus”
Dennis is a masculine name meaning belonging to Dionysus or associated with Dionysus. Its origin runs through French to Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios, which express that association. Denis is a spelling variant, and the name is also known in Christian naming through Saint Denis.
What does Dennis mean?
Belonging to Dionysus
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan Dionisos
Origin and cultural usage of Dennis
Dennis, also spelled Denis, comes through French from Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios. It denotes an association with Dionysus and is established in Christian naming through Saint Denis.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Dennis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dennis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
- Eugenius: of noble birth
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Meaning of each word
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Andrianus: from Hadria
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Dennis Stephen
Meaning of each word
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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Dennis Marselus
Meaning of each word
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Marselus: little Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
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How to pronounce Dennis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Dennis a boy’s name?
Yes, Dennis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dennis ranks #2,186 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dennis
Famous people named Dennis
- Dennis Adhiswara · b. 1982
- Dennis Lim
- Dennis Rizky · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Dennis
What is the meaning of Dennis?
Dennis means belonging to Dionysus. Dennis, also spelled Denis, comes through French from Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios. It denotes an association with Dionysus and is established in Christian naming through Saint Denis.
Is Dennis a boy’s name?
Yes, Dennis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dennis?
Dennis is of Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Dennis have?
Dennis has 2 syllables (Den-nis) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dennis?
Dennis ranks #2,186 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dennis?
Other spellings: Denis.
What full names go well with Dennis?
Some ideas: Dennis Steven Eugenius; Dennis Kristian Andrianus; Dennis Stephen.
Famous people named Dennis?
Notable people named Dennis include Dennis Adhiswara, Dennis Lim, Dennis Rizky.
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