Denys

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEN-iss /ˈdɛn.ɪs/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Denis/Dennis — from the Greek, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity)Low

In 30 seconds: A follower of Dionysus: Denys is a form of Denis. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form/spelling of Denis/Dennis — from the Greek, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity)

U.S. rank (2024)#8454 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 206

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

Denys is a form/spelling of Denis/Dennis — from the Greek, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity). A crisp, classic name (said 'DEN-iss'; common in Ukraine and France).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and French families. Rare in this form, a-follower-of-Dionysus at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Denis/Dennis comes from the Greek, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivity) — Denys is a form of it, crisp and classic (said 'DEN-iss').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Denis — form of Denis

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denys mean?

Denys is a form of Denis/Dennis — Greek 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine).

How do you pronounce Denys?

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

Is Denys a boy or girl name?

Denys is a boy's name.

How popular is Denys?

Denys is a very rare spelling in the U.S.