Gary vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 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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Gary Rank #1,133

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Denzel mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Gary and Denzel boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.