Denzel vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Cory Rank #1,097

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Denzel or Cory more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Cory mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denzel and Cory boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.