Denzel vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Denzel Rank #1,036

Wiley Rank #1,162

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Denzel or Wiley more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Wiley mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Denzel and Wiley boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.