Denzel vs Ira

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 #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Ira mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denzel and Ira boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.