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Denzel vs Dion

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

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Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denzel Rank #1,036
Dion Rank #1,119

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1119 for Dion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denzel or Dion more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Dion mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Denzel and Dion boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.

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