Denzel vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Howard Rank #1,056

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Denzel or Howard more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Howard mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Denzel and Howard boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.