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Deborah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Deborah

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The baby name Deborah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DEB-ə-rah (English); IPA: /ˈdɛbərə/.

Deborah is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: DEB-ə-rah (English); IPA: /ˈdɛbərə/

What is the meaning of the name Deborah ?

The baby name Deborah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DEB-ə-rah (English); IPA: /ˈdɛbərə/.

Deborah is Hebrew in Origin.

Deborah is a Hebrew name (Devorah/דְּבוֹרָה) meaning “bee,” a symbol of industry, order, and eloquent leadership. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah appears in Judges as prophetess and judge who leads Israel to victory and sings the triumphant Song of Deborah, giving the name resonant associations with wisdom, courage, and justice.

Adopted into English via the Greek Debbora and Latin Debora, it surfaced in medieval records and was energetically revived by 17th‑century Puritans. Usage surged in the mid‑20th century - especially in the United States and Britain - spawning nicknames Debbie, Deb, and Debby, and the streamlined variant Debra. Common international forms include Déborah (French), Débora (Spanish/Portuguese), Debora (Italian), and Devorah or Dvora in Hebrew; Yiddish Dvoyre also occurs. While less fashionable today, Deborah remains a timeless biblical classic with sturdy nicknames and a dignified, honeyed meaning.

Deborah has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Deborah

Deborah Kerr Actor · Born 1921 · United Kingdom Deborah Kerr was a British actor best known for her role in the classic film 'The King and I' where she starred alongside Yul Brynner. She also gained acclaim for her performances in 'From Here to Eternity' and 'An Affair to Remember'. Her elegant and versatile acting style made her a standout in Hollywood's golden era. Déborah François Actor · Born 1987 · Belgium Déborah François is a Belgian actor best known for her role in the film 'L'Enfant', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. She also starred in 'The Page Turner' and 'The First Day of the Rest of Your Life'. Deborah Ann Woll Actor · Born 1985 · United States Deborah Ann Woll is an American actress best known for her role as Jessica Hamby on the TV series True Blood. She also starred in the Marvel series Daredevil as Karen Page. Born in 1985, she has become a familiar face in both television and film.
Deborah Kara Unger Actor · Born 1966 · Canada Deborah Kara Unger is a Canadian actor best known for her role in the film 'Crash'. She also appeared in 'The Game' alongside Michael Douglas and 'Silent Hill', a popular horror movie. Her performances often showcase her versatility and depth as an actor. Deborah Secco Actor · Born 1979 · Brazil Deborah Secco is a Brazilian actress best known for her role in the popular telenovela 'Laços de Família'. She has also starred in 'Bruna Surfistinha' and 'América', showcasing her versatility and talent in various genres. Born in 1979, Deborah continues to be a prominent figure in Brazilian television and film. Deborah Raffin Actor · Born 1953 · United States Deborah Raffin was an American actress best known for her role in the film 'Death Wish 3'. She also starred in 'Touched by Love' and appeared in the TV miniseries 'Noble House'.

Celebrity babies named Deborah

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Deborah Moore Roger Moore television actor ★★★★★
Deborah Dozier Potter Joan Fontaine television actor ★★★★★ William Dozier film producer ★★★★★

Deborah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2021 #1 — 416
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BI Girls 0 #31 3 726
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
NG Girls 0 #37 7,691 15,093
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
PR 0 #46 10 1,497
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
GH Girls 0 #63 890 6,973
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
MT Girls 0 #84 71 3,773
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #86 8 3,714
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
ID Girls 0 #99 4 3,319
QA 0 #99 8 7,011
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
GH 0 #104 168 5,396
CY Girls 0 #107 15 3,755
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
NG 0 #114 159 5,926
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
Norway Girls 2025 #121 6 453
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
PR Girls 0 #126 37 3,171
Switzerland Girls 2024 #128 8 1,786
MU 0 #129 9 3,613
BW Girls 0 #132 17 4,216
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
LU Girls 0 #137 50 4,850
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CR 0 #143 16 5,526
IT Girls 0 #144 18,686 9,415
UY 0 #151 27 2,477
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
JM Girls 0 #166 97 7,507
SI Girls 0 #171 7 2,769
AO Girls 0 #173 37 4,575
AR 0 #174 13 2,915
PS 0 #175 44 5,692
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
HR 0 #177 5 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
IT 0 #188 1,453 4,183
NA Girls 0 #189 36 7,146
IL 0 #192 85 6,291
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
Belgium Girls 2003 #193 23 407
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AL Girls 0 #208 15 4,141
SG 0 #213 57 11,010
HU Girls 0 #218 8 3,308
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
GR Girls 0 #227 16 6,293
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
JP Girls 0 #229 17 6,592
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
PT 0 #233 14 4,161
MO Girls 0 #235 17 7,056
TW Girls 0 #239 38 8,139
NL Girls 0 #241 1,569 5,933
Canada Girls 2024 #246 40 2,795
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
BR 0 #267 80 5,969
HR Girls 0 #269 21 3,687
UY Girls 0 #276 296 6,731
PE 0 #287 24 6,350
QA Girls 0 #288 29 15,378
MU Girls 0 #292 60 8,539
NL 0 #292 100 2,481
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CN Girls 0 #307 43 8,829
MY 0 #308 23 12,352
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
HK 0 #316 33 8,483
DK Girls 0 #321 9 7,429
GH Boys 0 #324 22 8,138
OM Girls 0 #328 69 15,987
SG Girls 0 #328 278 18,916
SD Girls 0 #334 12 7,678
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
PH Girls 0 #346 45 13,098
CR Girls 0 #347 193 11,342
BR Girls 0 #348 1,130 12,708
ZA 0 #356 92 14,421
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
CL 0 #362 50 6,867
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PT Girls 0 #369 83 7,952
PS Girls 0 #371 159 10,981
Austria Girls 0 #375 46 1,885
IL Girls 0 #375 271 11,648
Germany 0 #377 61 2,542
CM Girls 0 #378 168 11,671
Spain 0 #380 73 2,326
Finland Girls 0 #380 12 1,368
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
MX 0 #395 19 8,339
ZA Girls 0 #395 1,430 25,928
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BO 0 #401 8 6,868
Spain Girls 0 #402 892 5,561
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
UY Boys 0 #407 7 5,922
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
AR Girls 0 #438 169 8,289
PA Girls 0 #439 43 9,861
HK Girls 0 #445 173 16,104
AE Girls 0 #458 96 20,968
KW Girls 0 #459 57 19,177
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
GT Girls 0 #475 31 7,500
RU Girls 0 #478 21 11,913
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
Germany Girls 0 #516 372 4,949
LY 0 #520 16 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
BH 0 #539 15 17,937
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
BO Girls 0 #562 50 9,488
CL Girls 0 #564 309 14,098
IN Girls 0 #604 28 13,121
United States Girls 2024 #609 316 8,487
LB 0 #644 15 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #679 60 3,895
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
PE Girls 0 #722 226 14,861
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
MY Girls 0 #745 255 24,821
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
TN 0 #801 29 13,765
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Boys 0 #823 129 16,906
SA Girls 0 #856 80 25,931
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Girls 0 #919 41 14,742
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MX Girls 0 #974 210 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,036 43 16,140
MA 0 #1,094 35 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,158 21 25,619
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,392 80 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Deborah is popular in 90 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Norway

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People also ask about Deborah

Deborah is predominantly a girl's name.
Deborah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced DEB-ə-rah (English); IPA: /ˈdɛbərə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Debra, Debbie, Debby, Deb, Debi and Debrah.
Across languages, Deborah has these equivalents: Débora (Spanish, Portuguese, French), Debora (Italian), Dvora/Dvorah (Hebrew transliteration), Débóra (Catalan).
Yes, very popular — Deborah ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Deborah ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Deborah's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 13 notable people named Deborah are in our database, including Deborah Kerr (Actor), Déborah François (Actor), Deborah Ann Woll (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Deborah for their child, including Roger Moore.