Marlon vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Denzel mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Marlon and Denzel boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.