Bobby vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American 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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Denzel mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Bobby and Denzel boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.