UK boy's name
Doron
Gift or present, stemming from Hebrew roots.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Doron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Doron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Doron is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Doron. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Doron ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Doron.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Doron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Doron mean?
The given name Doron is thought to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "dor" which means "generation" or "age." The name likely emerged during ancient times in the region of the Levant, corresponding to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan.
The name Doron is not explicitly mentioned in religious texts like the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Old Testament. However, it is possible that the name was in use during the time periods covered by these ancient scriptures, as many Hebrew names were based on common words and concepts from the language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doron dates back to the 11th century CE. A renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher named Doron ben Shemtov lived during this time, making significant contributions to the fields of linguistics and biblical exegesis.
In the 13th century, a notable Karaite scholar named Doron ben Yosef al-Maliki was born in Egypt. He wrote several works on Karaite Judaism, which was a Jewish religious movement that rejected the oral tradition of rabbinic Judaism.
During the 16th century, Doron ben Yosef Revach was a prominent rabbi and scholar from the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey). He was known for his expertise in Jewish law and authored several influential works on the subject.
In the 19th century, Doron Levin was a notable Zionist activist and author from Russia. He played a significant role in promoting the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine and wrote extensively on the subject.
Another historical figure named Doron was Doron Gevaryahu, an Israeli writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. He was renowned for his works on Israeli culture and society, and his contributions to the literary scene in Israel.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples demonstrate the use of the name Doron throughout various historical periods and across different regions, particularly within Jewish and Israeli contexts. The name's Hebrew origins and its connection to the concept of "generation" or "age" have likely contributed to its enduring presence over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Doron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Doron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
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FAQ
Doron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Doron in the UK right now?
In 2009, Doron was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Doron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Doron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Doron?
Gift or present, stemming from Hebrew roots.
How many people are called Doron in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Doron across the 1 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.