Derry - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Derry \d(er)-ry\, also used as boy's name Derry, is pronounced DARE-ee. It is of Irish origin, and its meaning is "oak grove".

For more information, see also the related name Dara.

Baby names that sound like Derry are Dorry and Terry. Other similar baby names are Berry, Jerry, Gerry, Kerry, Merry and Perry.

Derry is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Derry. Compare Derry with related baby names.