Denzel vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Duncan Rank #1,104

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Denzel or Duncan more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Duncan mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Denzel and Duncan boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.