Denzel vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Denzel or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Melvin mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Denzel and Melvin boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.