Denzel vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Harold mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Denzel and Harold boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.