Denzel vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Gordon Rank #1,090

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Denzel or Gordon more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Gordon mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Denzel and Gordon boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.