Didier

Didier is a boy's name of French origin meaning “desire, longing.” In 2024 it was given to 24 boys in the United States.

Didier at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“desire, longing”

About the name Didier

Didier belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “desire, longing” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Didier first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2492 in 2009, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 996 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Didier in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#2492 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Didier in 2024
24
Total since 1880
996

Didier in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2587 in 2001
Babies named Didier in 2022
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Didier mean?

Didier means “desire, longing” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Didier a boy or girl name?

Didier is a boy name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Didier?

Didier comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Didier?

Didier first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #2492 in 2009, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

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