Girl

Deborah

DEB-or-uh

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew origin meaning 'bee,' symbolizing industriousness and wisdom. Biblical prophetess Deborah provides strong historical and spiritual grounding.”

Popularity Over Time

Deborah US popularity rank over timeRank 968 in 2023 to rank 2 in 1955. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2#485#9681900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #852 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

DebbieDebBorah

Style

StrongClassicVintageTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Deborah Kerr (actress)
  • Deborah from the Bible

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Diana

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Devorah

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Davina

Hebrew Beautiful But Not Top 100

Donna

Italian Rare & Uncommon

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Diana

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Beatrice

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Cordelia

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Silas

Latin Top 100

Cormac

Irish Rare & Uncommon

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Hebrew, Christian, and English-speaking communities

People Also Ask

Hebrew origin meaning 'bee,' symbolizing industriousness and wisdom. Biblical prophetess Deborah provides strong historical and spiritual grounding.

Deborah is currently ranked #852 in the United States. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Deborah include Debbie, Deb, Borah.

Names that pair beautifully with Deborah include Diana, Beatrice, Cordelia, Silas, Cormac.