Denzel vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Palmer Rank #1,079

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Denzel or Palmer more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Palmer mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Denzel and Palmer boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.