Denzel vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Nova Rank #1,180

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Denzel or Nova more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Nova mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Denzel and Nova boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.