Derry
Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Derry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,098 babies have been named Derry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,150 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,150
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old French origin
"flower settlement"
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Germanic origin
"of noble birth"
#20,005 in US
Germanic origin
"24-hour period"
#20,203 in US
Greek phileo origin
"loving, affectionate (if from Philemon)"
#20,254 in US
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About the Name Derry
Derry is a boy name .
Is Derry a boy or girl name? Derry is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,150 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,646. Derry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Derry is currently ranked #20,150 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derry include Der, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Derry include Derrick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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