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Deron
Pronounced DAIR-ən /ˈdɛr.ən/High
Meaning: From Hebrew dror/deron, 'a bird (a sparrow/swallow); freedom, liberty'; also a Darren/-eron echo; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Deron comes from Hebrew dror/deron, 'a bird (a swallow or sparrow); freedom, liberty', and also reads as a Darren echo (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (Deron Williams).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-bird-or-freedom at the (likely) root, and crisp.
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What does the name Deron mean?
Deron is Hebrew for 'a bird; freedom', and echoes Darren; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Deron?
It's said DAIR-ən /ˈdɛr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Deron a boy or girl name?
Deron is a boy's name.
How popular is Deron?
Deron is a rare name in the U.S.