Wiley vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Denzel mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Wiley and Denzel boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.