What is the origin of the name Deryn?

Deryn is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Deryn?

Deryn is currently ranked #13876 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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UnisexWelsh

Deryn

DEH-rin

Popularity

#13876

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

234

Peak Year

#16 in 2016

First Recorded

1992

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Welsh name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'derwen' meaning 'oak tree'.

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Der Derry

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The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Der Derry

Similar Names

Bronwyn Carys Elowen Rowan

Personality Traits

strongindependentnature-lovinggrounded

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