Denys Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Denys Name at a Glance

Name	Denys
Meaning	From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, referring to the Greek god of wine.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Denys Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Denys means “From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, referring to the Greek god of wine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Denys Name Origin

Our database records Denys under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Denys a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Denys is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Denys

When considering Denys for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.