Billy vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Billy Rank #1,051

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Denzel mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Billy and Denzel boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.