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Diesel

“From the German surname Diesel — as borne by Rudolf Diesel” — German (surname, after Rudolf Diesel) origin

Boy's name · #2335 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Diesel reached #1186 in 2014 and has eased to #2335 since. About 2,100 boys have carried it since 2001.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Diesels

• Diesel Dahl — Norwegian drummer
• Diesel Herrington — Australian association football player
• Diesel La Torraca — Australian actor
• Diesel Guitar — Japanese musician

In stories & tradition

• Diesel 10 — Thomas and the Magic Railroad · Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
• Diesel — The Railway Series · Thomas & Friends

Similar names: Fischer · Deegan · Aston · Dashiell · Rockwell · Leyton

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