Denzel vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Gus Rank #1,216

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Denzel or Gus more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Gus mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Denzel and Gus boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.