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Toby vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

African-American American Cornish/English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,036
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Denzel mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Toby and Denzel boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.

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