Denzel vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Denzel or Vaughn more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Vaughn mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Denzel and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.