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Derringer

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-in-jer /ˈdær.ɪn.dʒər/Medium

Meaning: From the surname Deringer/Derringer; the derringer, a small pocket pistol, was named for gunmaker Henry Deringer. As a given name it is a modern surname-and-word pick; we note this neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: Derringer is a surname, also the small pistol named for Henry Deringer (said 'DAIR-in-jer'). Rare and bold.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the surname Deringer/Derringer; the derringer, a small pocket pistol, was named for gunmaker Henry Deringer. As a given name it is a modern surname-and-word pick; we note this neutrally.
U.S. rank (2022)#12802 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720102022

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

Derringer comes from the surname Deringer; the derringer pistol was named for Henry Deringer. As a modern surname-style name it reads bold and rare in the U.S. — noted neutrally (said 'DAIR-in-jer').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bold, and distinctive.

Did you know? Derringer is a surname — and the name of a small pocket pistol, after gunmaker Henry Deringer; as a given name it reads bold and distinctive, which we note neutrally (said 'DAIR-in-jer').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Derringer — surname Deringer / derringer pistol; neutral

Variations

DeringerDerringarDerringer

Nicknames

DerrRingo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derringer mean?

Derringer is a surname; the derringer, a small pistol, was named for gunmaker Henry Deringer. Used here as a given name, noted neutrally.

How do you pronounce Derringer?

It's said DAIR-in-jer /ˈdær.ɪn.dʒər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derringer a boy or girl name?

Derringer is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Derringer?

Derringer is extremely rare in the U.S.

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