Gerald vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Denzel mean?

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

Are Gerald and Denzel boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.