Denzel

At a Glance: Name: Denzel – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DEN-zul

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Denzel is pronounced DEN-zul (/ˈdɛnzəl/) and is cataloged in the boy's name list under the global-explorer style tag. Social Security's records for it stretch all the way back to 1906, so there's over a century of U.S. birth data behind it for parents to look at.

Meaning & Origin of Denzel

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How to Pronounce Denzel

Phonetic: DEN-zul   IPA: /ˈdɛnzəl/

Popularity of Denzel

Denzel hit its high point in 1993, ranking #311 with 864 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1034, with only 215 boys named Denzel.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1906–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Denzel?

Denzel is pronounced DEN-zul (IPA: /ˈdɛnzəl/).

Is Denzel a popular name right now?

Denzel peaked at #311 in 1993 and is ranked #1034 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)

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