Denzil

Denzil is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2025.

Denzil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Denzil

Denzil belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Denzil first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #589 in 1937, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,775 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Denzil in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#589 in 1937
Peak year
1937
Total since 1880
3,775

Denzil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1188 in 1998
Babies named Denzil in 2025
3
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denzil mean?

The meaning of Denzil is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Denzil a boy or girl name?

Denzil is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Denzil?

Denzil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Denzil?

Denzil first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #589 in 1937, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].