Denis - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Denis \d(e)-

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 very common first name for men (#577 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#5199 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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