Denzel vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Billy Rank #1,051

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

Is Denzel or Billy more popular?

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

What do Denzel and Billy mean?

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

Are Denzel and Billy boy or girl names?

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