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Deran

♂ Boy

Pronounced deh-RAN /dɛˈræn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name that echoes Darren and Deron; separately Deran is an Armenian name (tied to 'lord'). Routes uncertain here, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp name: Deran echoes Darren/Deron and is also Armenian (said 'deh-RAN'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArmenian, American
MeaningA modern name that echoes Darren and Deron; separately Deran is an Armenian name (tied to 'lord'). Routes uncertain here, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11151 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019202023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deran reads as a modern name echoing Darren and Deron, and is also an Armenian name (linked to 'lord'). Which route applies is uncertain, which we note — crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'deh-RAN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Deran echoes Darren and Deron, and is separately an Armenian name (tied to 'lord'); its route here is uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'deh-RAN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Deran — Darren/Deron echo / Armenian name; uncertain

Variations

DerranDerenDeron

Nicknames

DerRan

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If you like Deran…

Darren— the name it echoes
Deron— a like -eron name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deran mean?

Deran echoes Darren and Deron and is also an Armenian name; its route here is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Deran?

It's said deh-RAN /dɛˈræn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Deran a boy or girl name?

Deran is a boy's name.

How popular is Deran?

Deran is rare in the U.S.

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