Denys
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Follower of Dionysus or wild
Origin: Greek/French
Popularity: Ranked #8421 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dennis. Shares the meaning 'Follower of Dionysus or wild.'
Similar names: dennys, deysi, denis, denisa, deniya, deniyah, dennis, densley
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Denys? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Denys, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Denys
What does the name Denys mean?
Denys means “Follower of Dionysus or wild” from Greek/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Denys?
Denys has Greek/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Dionysus or wild”.
How popular is Denys?
Denys ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Denys most popular?
Denys peaked in 1988 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Denys a boy or girl name?
Denys is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 34% of Denyss are boys and 66% are girls.
Is the name Denys rising or falling in popularity?
Denys has risen 3835 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12078 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Denys been recorded?
Denys appears in birth records across 63 years — from 1944 through 2025.