From the high stronghold
A variant of the Cornish surname Denzel, referring to a place in Cornwall. It gained significant popularity in the 20th century due to the influence of actor Denzel Washington, though this double-L spelling is a less common variation.
Less common today
Denzell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #835 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actor and director
Professional basketball player
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American rapper and singer
Antagonistic teacher obsessed with fairies · The Fairly OddParents
