UK boy's name
Deron
Meaning "The Valley Wanderer" in Gaelic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Deron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 9 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2002 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Deron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deron ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 9 boys were registered as Deron.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
9 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Deron mean?
The name Deron is a variant of the French name Déron, which is a diminutive form of the name Désiré, meaning "desired" or "longed for" in French. The name Désiré can be traced back to the Late Latin word "desideratus," meaning "desired" or "longed for," which itself is derived from the Latin word "desiderare," meaning "to desire" or "to long for."
The earliest recorded use of the name Deron dates back to the late Middle Ages in France, where it was used as a given name for boys. It is believed to have gained popularity during this period due to the influence of the Catholic Church, as many names with religious connotations were favored by the clergy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deron was Deron de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the House of Montfort, a prominent noble family in medieval France.
Another notable figure with the name Deron was Deron de Beauvais, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his contributions to the construction of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.
In the 16th century, Deron de Chalons was a French poet and author who wrote several works of poetry and prose. He is considered one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Deron de Chartres was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
In the 19th century, Deron de Villefort was a French military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo.
While the name Deron has its roots in French culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over the centuries. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deron over time
The chart below shows babies named Deron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deron, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4349 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2647 | 36 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Deron
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Deron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deron in the UK right now?
In 2018, Deron was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Deron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 9 babies registered as Deron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deron?
Meaning "The Valley Wanderer" in Gaelic origin.
How many people are called Deron in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Deron across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.