Mike vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Mike Rank #1,011

Denzel Rank #1,036

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Mike or Denzel more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Mike and Denzel mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Mike and Denzel boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.