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Derron

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-on /ˈdɛr.ɒn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Deron/Darren — variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish Darren) and 'a gift; freedom/a songbird' (the Hebrew Deror); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Great; a gift; a hill: Derron spells Deron/Darren. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Deron/Darren — variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish Darren) and 'a gift; freedom/a songbird' (the Hebrew Deror); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12500 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,536

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019592025

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

Derron is a spelling of Deron/Darren — variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish Darren) and 'a gift; freedom/a songbird' (the Hebrew Deror; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAIR-on').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Deron/Darren. Rare in this form, great-and-a-gift at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Deron/Darren is variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish) and 'a gift; freedom' (Hebrew) — Derron is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAIR-on').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Deron — routes layered

Variations

DeronDarrenDeiron

Nicknames

Der

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Darren— a source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derron mean?

Derron spells Deron/Darren — variously 'great' (Irish) and 'a gift; freedom' (Hebrew); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Derron?

It's said DAIR-on /dr.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derron a boy or girl name?

Derron is a boy's name.

How popular is Derron?

Derron is a very rare name in the U.S.

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