Son of Denis or follower of Dionysus
A patronymic surname-turned-given name common in Brazil. It derives from the name Denis, which is the French form of Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry.
Less common today
Denilson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,718 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian professional footballer and World Cup winner
Brazilian former midfielder for Arsenal and São Paulo
Brazilian former attacking midfielder known as 'Rei do Drible'
