Leighton vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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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Leighton Rank #1,040

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Denzel mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Leighton and Denzel boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.