Genesis vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genesis

Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino 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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Genesis Rank #1,149

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Genesis or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Genesis and Denzel mean?

Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Genesis and Denzel boy or girl names?

Genesis is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.