Dennis
follower of Dionysus (Greek)
Dennis is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 41, with 136,118 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
follower of Dionysus (Greek)
Dennis is the English form of the French Denis, derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius (referencing the god of wine and celebration). In the Philippines, the name gained immense popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century under American educational and cultural influence, becoming a staple household name.
Derived from the medieval French name Denis, which comes from the Latin Dionysius and ancient Greek Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. It became widely adopted in the Philippines through American English influence in the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
A very familiar everyday name in the Philippines. Common informal diminutives include 'Den', 'Dens', 'Dencio', or 'Dennis Boy'.
Related forms
- Denis French
- Dionisio Spanish
- Dionysios Greek
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Dennis with common surname pairs
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How do I use Dennis with two Filipino surnames?
Dennis is the given name. The full name is Dennis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Dennis a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Dennis is number 41, with 136,118 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.