Nova vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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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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Nova Rank #1,180

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Denzel mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Nova and Denzel boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.