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Deryn

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Pronounced DEH-rin /ˈdɛr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Deryn is a Welsh name from the word deryn (a colloquial form of aderyn), 'bird'. It is used for both girls and boys in Wales, which we note plainly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A light Welsh word-name: Deryn means 'bird' (said 'DEH-rin'). It is used for girls and boys alike — we note the shared use.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningDeryn is a Welsh name from the word deryn (a colloquial form of aderyn), 'bird'. It is used for both girls and boys in Wales, which we note plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13876 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819932024

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

Deryn is a Welsh name taken straight from the word deryn, a colloquial form of aderyn, 'bird'. Welsh naming has a long habit of drawing on nature words, and Deryn belongs to that tradition. It is unisex in Wales, used for girls and boys alike, which we note (said 'DEH-rin').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, better known in Wales. Rare, light, and Welsh.

Did you know? Deryn is simply the Welsh word for a bird — from aderyn — which makes it one of the loveliest nature names in the language. It is used for girls and boys alike, which we note.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Deryn — Welsh deryn/aderyn, 'bird'; unisex in Wales

Variations

DerinDeryneAderyn

Nicknames

DerRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deryn mean?

Deryn is Welsh for 'bird', from deryn, a colloquial form of aderyn.

How do you pronounce Deryn?

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

Is Deryn a boy or girl name?

Deryn is used for both girls and boys in Wales; we note the shared use plainly.

How popular is Deryn?

Deryn is rare in the U.S., though better known in Wales.

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