Denham
d(e)-nham,
den-ham
US Popularity:17556
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Village in a valley; Island water-meadow
If your kiddo makes themselves at home in every field, pasture, and meadow they encounter, you'll know you chose well with Denham. Denham is a name for boys that began its journey as an English last name and place name. It stems from the Old English elements denu and hām and is interpreted as the blissful image of a "village in a valley." Denham may have a touch of Old Norse influence when swapping its second element for the Old Norse holmr, which creates the meaning "island water-meadow." Vibrant and full of life and adventure, Denham is a dapper choice.
How Popular Is The Name Denham?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#8388
in 2023
+ 4401
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Denham, May 2025
Ancestry, Denham Family History
House of Names, Denham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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