Ash vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

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Ash Rank #1,152

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Denzel mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Ash and Denzel boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.