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Deni

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEN-ee /ˈdɛn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)', from Dionysios; used for both sexes; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Of Dionysus; a short form of Dennis: Deni. Crisp, classic, and warm. We note the deity; used for both sexes.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)', from Dionysios; used for both sexes; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#10107 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419752024

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

Deni is a short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)', from Dionysios; used for both sexes (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'DEN-ee').

In the U.S. and the Balkans it appears as a short form. Rare, of-Dionysus at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dennis is 'of Dionysus (the god of wine)' — Deni is a short form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (we note the deity; said 'DEN-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Deni — Greek; deity; unisex

Variations

DennyDenisDeno

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deni mean?

Deni is a short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the god of wine)'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Deni?

It's said DEN-ee /ˈdɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deni a boy or girl name?

Deni is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Deni?

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

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