A modern variant of Diesel, meaning fuel or speed.
Diezel is a creative spelling of the surname Diesel, which originated as a German diminutive of Matthias. In a modern American context, it is primarily associated with the heavy-duty fuel and engine type, symbolizing power and ruggedness. It gained some visibility in the early 2000s due to celebrity influence but remains a rare choice.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Diezel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Son of American singer Toni Braxton
