What origin is the name Denison?

Denison comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Denison a popular name?

Denison is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Denison?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Denison — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Denison

Q: Is Denison a rare name?

Yes. Denison does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Denison

Denison

Boy

english

3 syllables

Denison is an english boy's name meaning "This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison.".

Parents who choose Denison pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Denison

Very rare in US records

What does Denison mean?

Denison is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison.".