Zev vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli 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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Zev Rank #908

Denzel Rank #1,036

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Zev or Denzel more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Zev and Denzel mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Zev and Denzel boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.