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.

Denzel Rank in US Top 1000

# 983 in the US

Denzel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1347 on Nameberry

Denzel Popularity

• 1347 Nameberry 2024
• 95 Unique 2023
• 927 England 2020

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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"