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Devory

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Pronounced deh-VOR-ee /dɛˈvɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee'Low

In 30 seconds: A bee: Devory is a form of Devorah/Deborah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'deh-VOR-ee').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee'

U.S. rank (2025)#6911 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 168

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

Devory is a Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee' (the prophetess and judge of Israel). A lyrical, classic name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'deh-VOR-ee'; nickname Devo).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-bee at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Deborah comes from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee' (the prophetess and judge of Israel) — Devory is a Yiddish pet form, lyrical and classic (said 'deh-VOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Deborah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

DevorahDevoiryDevory

Nicknames

Devo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devory mean?

Devory is a Yiddish pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — Hebrew 'a bee'.

How do you pronounce Devory?

It's said deh-VOR-ee /dɛˈvɔr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Devory a boy or girl name?

Devory is a girl's name.

How popular is Devory?

Devory is a rare name in the U.S.