Deb Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Deb Name at a Glance

Name	Deb
Meaning	Diminutive of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Deb Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Deb means “Diminutive of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Deb Name Origin

Our database records Deb under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Deb a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Deb is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Deb

When considering Deb for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.