Dee
Pronunciation: [ d-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,535 babies have been named Dee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dee is past its peak , currently ranked #29,862 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,862
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dee is also used as a girl name, ranked #24389.
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"from Massy (a place in Normandy)"
#29,839 in US
Old High German origin
"strong counsel, brave advisor"
#29,876 in US
Hebrew origin
"father"
#30,013 in US
Old French Girard origin
"spear ruler"
#29,874 in US
Hebrew buz בּוּז origin
"contempt, disrespect"
#29,940 in US
Greek origin
"anointed one"
#29,861 in US
Latin origin
"crowned with laurel, victorious"
#29,697 in US
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About the Name Dee
Dee is a boy name .
Is Dee a boy or girl name? Dee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,862 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,389. Dee is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dee is currently ranked #29,862 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dee include Deegan, Deen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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