Denzel vs Crosby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

African-American American Cornish/English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,036
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denzel Rank #1,036
Crosby Rank #1,202

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denzel or Crosby more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Crosby mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Denzel and Crosby boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.

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