Deborah

Pronunciation: [ d-EHB-er-uh ]

Boy Name #30,621 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Deborah is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHB-er-uh.

Parents who love the name Deborah often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,621
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Deb Dey Debie Deboie

Also a Girl Name

Deborah is also used as a girl name, ranked #851.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deborah

Is Deborah a boy or girl name?

Deborah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30621. As a girl name, it is ranked #851. Deborah is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Deborah?

Deborah is pronounced d-EHB-er-uh.

How popular is the name Deborah?

Deborah is currently ranked #30621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Deborah?

Common nicknames for Deborah include Deb, Dey, Debie, and Deboie.

Is Deborah a common or rare name?

Deborah is an uncommon name, ranked #30621 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Deborah

Deborah is a boy name .

Is Deborah a boy or girl name? Deborah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,621 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #851. Deborah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Deborah is currently ranked #30,621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Deborah include Deb, Dey, Debie, and Deboie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.