Debora
Pronunciation: [ d-EHBR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Debora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 28 babies have been named Debora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Debora is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,611 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,611
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Debora is also used as a girl name, ranked #2115.
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About the Name Debora
Debora is a boy name .
Is Debora a boy or girl name? Debora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,611 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,115. Debora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Debora is currently ranked #15,611 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Debora include Deb, Debo, Deboy, Deboie, Dey, Deie, and Debkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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