Denis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Denis \d(e)-nis\ is pronounced de-NEES. It is of French origin. Variant of Dionysius. Saint Denis (third century) was the first bishop of Paris and is the patron saint of France. Actor Denis Leary.

Denis has 1 variant form: Denys.

For more information, see also the related name Dennis.

Baby names that sound like Denis are Denies, Teunis, Dennys, Dennes and Deonys.

Denis is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Denis. Click here to compare Denis with related baby names.