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Dennys

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEN-iss /ˈdɛn.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine and festivity. Common in Spanish-speaking countries as Dennys.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Dennis: Dennys means 'follower of Dionysus' (said 'DEN-iss'). Classic with a Latin-American twist.
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningA variant spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine and festivity. Common in Spanish-speaking countries as Dennys.
U.S. rank (2024)#11223 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 477

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819782024

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

Dennys is a variant of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus.' The -ys spelling is popular in Latin America, giving a classic name a fresh look — rare in the U.S. (said 'DEN-iss').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar among Hispanic families. Rare, classic, and international.

Did you know? Dennys respells Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine and celebration — and is especially common across Spanish-speaking countries (said 'DEN-iss').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Dennys — Dennis/Dionysius variant; 'follower of Dionysus'

Variations

DennisDenisDenys

Nicknames

DenDenny

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If you like Dennys…

Dennis— the standard spelling
Denis— a spelling cousin
Denilson— a like Latin-American Den- name
Dionisio— the fuller Dionysius form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dennys mean?

Dennys is a form of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus.'

How do you pronounce Dennys?

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

Is Dennys a boy or girl name?

Dennys is a boy's name.

How popular is Dennys?

Dennys is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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