Denzel vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Dillon mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Denzel and Dillon boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.