Denis is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 103 boys in the United States.
Denis at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛnɪs/
About the name Denis
Denis belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Denis first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #277 in 1952, and in 2024 103 babies received the name — 20,636 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Denis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Denis a boy or girl name?
Denis is a boy name. In 2024, 103 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Denis?
Denis comes from the French tradition.
How popular is the name Denis?
Denis first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #277 in 1952, and 103 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Denis?
Denis is pronounced /ˈdɛnɪs/ (IPA).
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