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Denys
OriginFrench from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius; "god of Nysa"
Meaning"god of Nysa"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#8421
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Denys
Alternative spelling of Dennis, and the usual transliteration from Ukrainian. Used (though rarely) for both sexes.
Denys is also given to girls.
Pronounced DEN-iss; duh-NEE.
As of October 2026, Denys ranked #8421 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3544 in 1944.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,241
Girls #4,527
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Denys for boys
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