Deborah

Meaning of Deborah

The name Deborah means 'bee' in Hebrew. It often represents someone who is industrious and sweet.

Deborah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Deborah

After ranking as high as #494 in 2000, Deborah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deborah

• Debbie Reynolds
  Iconic actress, singer, dancer
• Deborah Harry
  Lead singer of Blondie
• Debra Winger
  Academy Award-nominated actress
• Deborah Kerr
  Legendary British film actress
• Deborah Norville
  Emmy-winning television journalist

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Questions about the name Deborah

What does the name Deborah mean?

Deborah means the name deborah means 'bee' in hebrew. it often represents someone who is industrious and sweet, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Deborah a boy's or a girl's name?

Deborah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Deborah?

Deborah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Deborah most popular?

Deborah peaked at #494 in 2000.