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Home β€Ί Baby Names Directory β€Ί Denisse

Denisse

♀ Girl

Pronounced deh-NEES /de.ˈnis/Medium

Meaning: Of Zeus , godlikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Denisse is a Spanish spelling of Denise, tracing back to Dionysus and meaning 'of Zeus' or 'godlike'. The doubled s marks its Spanish styling.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningOf Zeus , godlike
U.S. rank (2025)#1886 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births104 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 7,370

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202019542025

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

Through Denise and the Greek god Dionysus, the name carries the sense 'of Zeus' or 'devoted to Dionysus'. Spanish-speaking families favor the Denisse spelling, giving the familiar name a distinctive look. The mythic root sits well behind a name that now feels modern and lively.

The extra s lends it a softer, sung quality, fitting for bearers like the Mexican singer Denisse Guerrero of Belanova and the Chilean vocalist Denisse Malebran. It groups naturally with Denise and Denice across spellings.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Denisse is 'of Zeus , godlike', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Denisse β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DenieceDenisaDionysiaDeniseDenice

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Denisse Guerrero (b. 1980)
    Mexican singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the pop band Belanova.
  • β˜…Denisse Malebran (b. 1976)
    Chilean singer and songwriter, known as the vocalist of the band Saiko.

If you like Denisse…

Deniseβ€” the standard form Denisse respells, with the same Dionysus root
Dayamiβ€” lands in the same popularity range
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Deysiβ€” shares Denisse's Spanish roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denisse mean?

Denisse is usually explained as meaning 'of Zeus , godlike' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Denisse?

It's commonly said deh-NEES /de.ˈnis/.

Is Denisse a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Denisse is used as a girl name.

How popular is Denisse?

In 2024, Denisse ranked #1955 in the U.S. for girls, with 101 births recorded.

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