Derry \d(er)-ry\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Derry), is pronounced DARE-ee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Derry 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.