Howard vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English 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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Howard Rank #1,056

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Denzel mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Howard and Denzel boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.