Denzel vs Elisha

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 #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Elisha mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denzel and Elisha boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.