Duncan vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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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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Duncan Rank #1,104

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Denzel mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Duncan and Denzel boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.