Denzel vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Marlon Rank #1,088

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Denzel or Marlon more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Marlon mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Denzel and Marlon boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.