Denver is the surname or given name of:
Bob Denver (1935–2005), actor most famous for playing the title character of Gilligan's Island
James W. Denver (1817–1892), American politician for whom the Colorado capital is named
John Denver (1943–1997), American singer-songwriter and actor
Karl Denver (1931-1998), Scottish singer
Matthew Denver (1870-1954), American politician and banker, son of James Denver
Denver Beanland (born 1945), Australian politician
Denver Lopez (born 1980), retired Philippine Basketball Association player
Denver Nicks, American journalist and photographer
Denver Pyle (1920–1997), actor and film star