Denzel

Cornish
"from the high stronghold"

Denzel Origin and Meaning

The name Denzel is a boy's name of Cornish origin meaning "from the high stronghold".

This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who delivered him.

# 983 in the US

Denzel Rank in US Top 1000

# 1345 on Nameberry

Denzel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Denzel Popularity

Famous People Named Denzel

  • Denzel Hayes Washington
    Jr., American actor
  • Denzel Dominique Whitaker
    American actor
  • Denzel Rae Don Curry
    American rapper
  • Denzel Robert Valentine
    American basketball player
  • Denzel Perryman
    American NFL player
  • Denzel Ward
    American football player

Denzel in Pop Culture

  • Denzel Quincy Crocker
    character on animated series "Fairly OddParents"