Douglas vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Denzel Rank #1,036

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Douglas or Denzel more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Denzel mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Douglas and Denzel boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.