Denzel vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Leighton Rank #1,040

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Denzel or Leighton more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Leighton mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Denzel and Leighton boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.