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Dennison

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEN-ih-son /ˈdɛn.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Dennison, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus, the god of wine', Greek); a patronymic surname; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Dennis: Dennison is English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DEN-ih-son'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the English surname Dennison, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus, the god of wine', Greek); a patronymic surname; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#10109 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1949
Total births (all-time)≈ 760

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819152024

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

Dennison comes from the English surname Dennison, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus, the god of wine', Greek); a patronymic surname (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'DEN-ih-son').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name. Rare, a-son-of-Dennis at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dennison is 'a son of Dennis' in English (Dennis, 'of Dionysus') — a crisp, patronymic surname-name (we note the deity; said 'DEN-ih-son').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dennison — English patronymic surname

Variations

DenisonDennyson

Nicknames

Denny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dennison mean?

Dennison is an English surname, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus'); a patronymic surname. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Dennison?

It's said DEN-ih-son /ˈdɛn.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dennison a boy or girl name?

Dennison is a boy's name.

How popular is Dennison?

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

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