Danis

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-is /ˈdæn.ɪs/High

Meaning: Variously a form of Dennis ('of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine', from Dionysios) and a modern coinage; we note the deity; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Dionysus: Danis forms Dennis. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAN-is'). We note the deity; routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningVariously a form of Dennis ('of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine', from Dionysios) and a modern coinage; we note the deity; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10085 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Danis comes variously from a form of Dennis ('of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine', from Dionysios) and a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAN-is').

In the U.S. it appears in various families. Rare, of-Dionysus at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dennis is 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)' — Danis is variously a form of it and a modern coinage — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity; the routes are layered; said 'DAN-is').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Danis — Greek; mythology; routes layered

Variations

DennisDenisDanys

Nicknames

Dan

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Dennis— a source name

Denis— the French form

Janis— a sound-neighbor -anis name

Iris— another Greek name

Donis— shares the -is ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danis mean?

Danis is variously a form of Dennis ('of Dionysus, the god of wine') and a modern coinage. We note the deity; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Danis?

It's said DAN-is /ˈdæn.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danis a boy or girl name?

Danis is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls in some regions).

How popular is Danis?

Danis is a very rare name in the U.S.