Neo vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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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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Neo Rank #972

Denzel Rank #1,036

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Neo or Denzel more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Neo and Denzel mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Neo and Denzel boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.