Dennis vs John
Dennis
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Follower of Dionysus
Peak: 1946 (1.30%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Dennis | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.11% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.09% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.08% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.06% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.06% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.10% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.66% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 1.26% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.66% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.38% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.21% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.12% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.06% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Dennis or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Dennis peaked in 1946 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Dennis and John mean?
Dennis means "Follower of Dionysus" while John means "God is gracious".