Devorah vs Tabitha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devorah

Girl #1,418 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,418
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Devvy, Dev, Devi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devorah Rank #1,418
Tabitha Rank #1,517

Devorah is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devorah ___

  • Devorah Miriam
  • Devorah Rachel
  • Devorah Sarah
  • Devorah Leah
  • Devorah Hannah
  • Devorah Ruth

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devorah

Miriam Shoshana Rivkah Tamar Avigail

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devorah or Tabitha more popular?

Devorah is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Devorah and Tabitha mean?

Devorah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Devorah and Tabitha boy or girl names?

Devorah is primarily a girl name. Tabitha is primarily a girl name.

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