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Denzel
OriginCornish
Meaning"from the high stronghold"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1166
2025 SSA
About Denzel
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.
Denzel is also given to girls.
Pronounced DEN-zel.
As of October 2026, Denzel ranked #14060 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #3636 in 1916.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #3,951
Boys #1,166
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,068 | 183 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,059 | 188 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,111 | 176 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,038 | 194 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,090 | 181 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,173 | 165 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,188 | 162 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,368 | 135 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,094 | 198 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,094 | 196 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,034 | 215 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,166 | 177 |
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Denzel for boys
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