Denis: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration - FamilyEducation

Updated June 9, 2019

Boy name origins & meanings

Greek : Fine wine lover

Boy name variations

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Family name origins & meanings

French, Spanish (Denís), and Portuguese : from the personal name Denis (Spanish Denís), variant of Dennis.
Ukrainian : from the personal name Denys (see Dennis).
Originally brought to Canada from Tours, France, this surname was in Quebec city by 1655.