Derin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEH-rin /ˈdɛ.rɪn/Medium

Meaning: Derin has two documented routes: a Welsh/English name linked to Derwen ('oak') or a short modern form, and a Turkish name meaning 'deep, profound.' Both are real; which applies here is uncertain, so we note both.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Derin means 'deep' in Turkish, with a Welsh oak-adjacent route too (said 'DEH-rin'). Routes noted.

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Origin LowWelsh, Turkish

MeaningDerin has two documented routes: a Welsh/English name linked to Derwen ('oak') or a short modern form, and a Turkish name meaning 'deep, profound.' Both are real; which applies here is uncertain, so we note both.

U.S. rank (2024)#12727 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 894

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Derin carries two routes: in Turkish it means 'deep, profound,' while in a Welsh/English reading it sits near Derwen ('oak') or a short modern form. Both are documented; which applies here is uncertain, so we note both (said 'DEH-rin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, cross-cultural, and soft.

Did you know? Derin means 'deep' or 'profound' in Turkish, and separately reads as a Welsh/English name near Derwen ('oak'). Two real routes, which we note (said 'DEH-rin').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Derin — Turkish 'deep'; Welsh oak-adjacent route; both noted

Variations

DerenDerynDerrin

Nicknames

DeriRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derin mean?

Derin means 'deep, profound' in Turkish, and separately reads as a Welsh/English name near Derwen ('oak'). Both routes are real; which applies here is uncertain, so we note both.

How do you pronounce Derin?

It's said DEH-rin /ˈdɛ.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derin a boy or girl name?

Derin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Derin?

Derin is a rare name for boys in the U.S.