Dennis Escobar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dennis Escobar — of Dionysus
623K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dennis Escobar is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Dennis is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis. The surname Escobar: Abelardo Escobar Prieto (1936–2019), Mexican politician Agustín Escobar (died 2025), Spanish business executive Anasol Escobar (born 1976), Colombian singer Alcides Escobar (born 1986), Venezuelan baseball player Álex Escobar (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alex Escobar (presenter) (born 1974), Brazilian journalist and TV presenter Alex Escobar (born 1978), Venezuelan baseball player Alexander Escobar (born 1984), Salvadoran footballer Alexander Escobar Gañán (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alexandra Escobar (born 1980), Ecuadorian weightlifter Ana Vilma de Escobar (born 1954), Salvadoran . Dennis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 623K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dennis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dennis

Meaning: of Dionysus

Greek

From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis.

Surname: Escobar

Spanish

Abelardo Escobar Prieto (1936–2019), Mexican politician Agustín Escobar (died 2025), Spanish business executive Anasol Escobar (born 1976), Colombian singer Alcides Escobar (born 1986), Venezuelan baseball player Álex Escobar (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alex Escobar (presenter) (born 1974), Brazilian journalist and TV presenter Alex Escobar (born 1978), Venezuelan baseball player Alexander Escobar (born 1984), Salvadoran footballer Alexander Escobar Gañán (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alexandra Escobar (born 1980), Ecuadorian weightlifter Ana Vilma de Escobar (born 1954), Salvadoran .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dennis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dennis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dennis Escobar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dennis Escobar:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dennis?
The first name Dennis originates from Greek. From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis.
When was Dennis most popular?
The name Dennis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Escobar?
The surname Escobar originates from Spanish. Abelardo Escobar Prieto (1936–2019), Mexican politician Agustín Escobar (died 2025), Spanish business executive Anasol Escobar (born 1976), Colombian singer Alcides Escobar (born 1986), Venezuelan baseball player Álex Escobar (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alex Escobar (presenter) (born 1974), Brazilian journalist and TV presenter Alex Escobar (born 1978), Venezuelan baseball player Alexander Escobar (born 1984), Salvadoran footballer Alexander Escobar Gañán (born 1965), Colombian footballer Alexandra Escobar (born 1980), Ecuadorian weightlifter Ana Vilma de Escobar (born 1954), Salvadoran .
What are the origins of the name Dennis Escobar?
The name Dennis Escobar combines two different traditions: the first name Dennis has Greek roots, while the surname Escobar originates from Spanish.
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