Derby - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Derby \d(e)-rby, der-by\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "park with deer". Place name. Variant spelling of Darby. Also the name of a hat with a hard round crown, and America's most famous horse, the Kentucky Derby. The race got its name from the English Derby, which was instituted by the Earl of Derby in 1780.

Derby has 2 variant forms: Derbey and Derbie.

Baby names that sound like Derby are Darbey, Darbie and Turbo.

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