Debra
Meaning
"bee"
Origin: Hebrew D'vorah
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,576
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Deb, Debbie, Debby
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"bee"
Origin: Hebrew D'vorah
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3576 for Debra.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Debra at #3576 in the United States.
Debra means "bee" (Hebrew D'vorah origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Debra is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.