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    Denison or Dennison?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Denison and Dennison are two spellings of the same sound. Denison is listed with the meaning "This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison" and Dennison with "An English surname meaning son of Dennis. It is also recognized as a literary name, appearing as a servant to Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It". Denison is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailDenisonDennison
    MeaningThis English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison.An English surname meaning son of Dennis. It is also recognized as a literary name, appearing as a servant to Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It.
    OriginEnglishEnglish
    GenderBoyBoy
    Written——
    Say itDe-ni-sonDen-ni-son
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Denison and Dennison

    Is Denison or Dennison more common?

    Denison is more often searched and saved on this site; Dennison is also used.

    Do Denison and Dennison mean the same?

    Denison: "This English name functions as a patronymic meaning son of Dennis. It is a variant of the traditional surname Dennison". Dennison: "An English surname meaning son of Dennis. It is also recognized as a literary name, appearing as a servant to Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It".

    How do you say Denison?

    In parts: De-ni-son. Dennison is said the same way.

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