Dillon vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Dillon Rank #870

Denzel Rank #1,036

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Dillon or Denzel more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Denzel mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Dillon and Denzel boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.