Eugene vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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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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Eugene Rank #871

Denzel Rank #1,036

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Eugene or Denzel more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Denzel mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Eugene and Denzel boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.