Denzel vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Avi mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denzel and Avi boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.