Elisha vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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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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Elisha Rank #851

Denzel Rank #1,036

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Elisha or Denzel more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Denzel mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Elisha and Denzel boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.