The baby name Derris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛrɪs/ (DEH-ris).
Derris is English in Origin.
The baby name Derris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛrɪs/ (DEH-ris).
Derris is English in Origin.
Pronounced DER-iss, Derris is a rare modern given name in English. It is most often read as a streamlined cousin of Darius via Darris/Darrius, ultimately from Old Persian Darayavahush (to hold or possess + good), yielding the sense holder of the good or prosperous. Variants include Darris and Deris; related forms are Darius and Darrius. Some also connect it to Irish Derry (from doire, oak grove).
Sporadically recorded in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century, Derris has seen modest, chiefly masculine use and fits the contemporary liking for crisp -is endings such as Ferris or Harris. Beyond onomastics, Derris is a tropical vine genus historically tapped for rotenone, which lends the name a quiet nature association without altering its Persian-derived meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| United States | Boys | 2014 | #885 | 7 | 7,361 |
| MA | 0 | #1,117 | 12 | 20,986 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Derris is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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