Denver

Meaning of Denver

The name comes from a surname meaning 'from the Danish town'. It's a place name that became a given name.

Denver has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Denver

Denver has cooled off, slipping to #518 in 2025, down from a peak of #482 in 2022.

Denver as a girl's name

Denver is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #836 in the US. The name comes from a surname that referred to someone from a place called "Danvers". It essentially means 'dweller near the Dan river'.

Notable people named Denver

• Denver Pyle
  Actor, "Dukes of Hazzard" star
• Denver Johnson
  Professional wrestler, "The Rock"
• Denver Rudman
  Former NFL player
• Denver Dixon
  American baseball player
• Denver Lassiter
  Professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Denver

What does the name Denver mean?

Denver means the name comes from a surname meaning 'from the danish town'. it's a place name that became a given name, and it comes from English origins.

Is Denver a boy's or a girl's name?

Denver is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Denver?

In 2025, Denver ranked #518 for boys, down from #486 the year before and #836 for girls, down from #775 the year before.

When was Denver most popular?

Denver peaked at #482 in 2022.