Denzel vs Ahmir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Boy #1,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic 'amr'

African-American Muslim Arab

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Ahmir Rank #1,034

Ahmir is more popular, ranked #1034 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Ahmir more popular?

Ahmir is more popular, ranked #1034 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Ahmir mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Ahmir means "prince, commander" (Arabic 'amr' origin).

Are Denzel and Ahmir boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Ahmir is primarily a boy name.