Doron
Doron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift.
Origin and history
Doron is a male name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift'. It remains relatively rare in the United States, maintaining a steady but low-volume usage over the decades. It is widely recognized in modern Israel as well as among Jewish communities internationally.
Popularity in the United States
655 babies in the United States have been named Doron since 1880. It ranks #4021 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.1 %)
- NY (44.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Doron
- Doron Jamchi: Basketball Player
- Doron Lamb: Basketball Player
- Doron Bell: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- The Hebrew name Doron is an ancient loanword derived from the Ancient Greek word 'doron', meaning gift.
- Doron gained significant popularity in mid-20th-century Israel as part of a movement toward short, nature- or concept-based names.