Denzel vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Alec mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Denzel and Alec boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.