Zephyr vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zephyr

Boy #1,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"west wind"

Origin: Greek

American Greek English

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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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Zephyr Rank #1,135

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1135 for Zephyr.

Is Zephyr or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Zephyr at #1135 in the United States.

What do Zephyr and Denzel mean?

Zephyr means "west wind" (Greek origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Zephyr and Denzel boy or girl names?

Zephyr is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.