Achilles vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Denzel mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Achilles and Denzel boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.