Denis: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Denis | Boys
Origin of the name Dennis:
From the Greek Dionysius (of Dionysos, the Greek mythological god of wine and revelry). The name was borne by St. Denis, a 3rd-century evangelist who became the patron saint of France, thus establishing the name’s continued popularity. Var: Dennet, Denys.
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Global Popularity of the Name Denis
- #12 in Ukraine
- #46 in Czech Republic
- #84 in Slovenia
- #492 in Canada (Quebec)
