Denzel vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Elmer Rank #1,169

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Denzel or Elmer more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Elmer mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Denzel and Elmer boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.