Boy Name
Derry
Derry means “Oak grove”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Derry is a boy baby name, meaning "Oak grove". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Derry often also consider Darry.
Derry meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Oak grove
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Derry as D·E·R·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Derry is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Derry variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Derrya, Derrye, Derryy, Derr.
- Nicknames: Der and D.
- Middle names: Pair Derry with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Derry middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Darry, Dory, Dara, Darrow, Dario — full picks on the sibling names for Derry guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Derry? Browse our names like Derry guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Derry
What does the name Derry mean?
Derry means "Oak grove". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Derry is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Derry?
The exact origin of Derry is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Derry?
Derry has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Derry a boy's or girl's name?
Derry is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Derry in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Derry sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Derry?
Names that share Derry's sound and style include Darry, Dory, Dara, Darrow, Dario.
What middle names pair well with Derry?
Good middle-name fits for Derry pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Derry is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Derry is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Derry?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Derry share its rhythm without rhyming — Darry, Dory, Dara all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.