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Deborah is a feminine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devora) meaning ‘bee’. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine and prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites." It ranked #864 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devora) meaning ‘bee’. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine and prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Deborah ranked #864 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #864 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deborah mean?
Deborah means "bee", according to Behind the Name.
Is Deborah a popular name?
Deborah ranked #864 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Deborah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Deborah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Deborah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
