Derry - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Derry \d(er)-ry\ is pronounced DARE-ee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "oak grove". Place name and surname. Also the original name of the Irish city of Londonderry. Also short form of Derek, Dermot, etc. Photographer Derry Moore.

Derry has 1 variant form: Derrie.

For more information, see also the related name Darius.

Baby names that sound like Derry are Darry and Terry.

Derry 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 Derry. Click here to compare Derry with related baby names.