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Denzel

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly high stronghold or fertile ground
Origin: Cornish surname — From the manor of Denzell in Cornwall

Boy's name · #1166 in the US (2025) · 90s wave

Popularity over time

Denzel reached #311 in 1993 and has eased to #1166 since. About 12,000 boys have carried it since 1906.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 15 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#248 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #459 in Ecuador (2025) · #560 in Scotland (2025) · #829 in Ireland (2025) · #976 in England & Wales (2025) · #979 in Italy (2024) · #1,040 in Netherlands (2025) · #1,311 in Canada (2025) · #1,447 in Sweden (2025) · #1,501 in France (2025) · #461 in New Zealand (2024) · #1,094 in Belgium (2023) and 3 more.

Famous Denzels

Denzel Washington — American actor (born 1954)
Denzel Dumfries — Dutch footballer (born 1996)
Denzel Curry — American rapper (born 1995)
Denzel Whitaker — American actor (born 1990)
Denzel Ward — American football player (born 1997)

In stories & tradition

Denzel Crocker — Recurring antagonist of the Fairly OddParents
Denzel Danes — EastEnders (TV series)

What Denzels become

Among 84 notable people named Denzel:

Sports figures appear 3.51× more often than among typical names — e.g. Denzel Dumfries, Dutch footballer (born 1996).

Similar names: Raheem · Deshawn · Darien · Devonte · Tyrell · Nigel

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