Meaning and history
Doron is a modern Hebrew masculine name meaning “gift.” It comes from a Hebrew noun borrowed in antiquity from Greek dōron, which has the same meaning. The name is used in Israel and Jewish communities and should not be confused with similarly spelled surnames from unrelated languages. Notable bearers include Israeli songwriter and television producer Doron Medalie, who co-wrote the Eurovision-winning song “Toy,” and Israeli-American mathematician Doron Zeilberger.
In 2024, 5 babies were recorded with the name Doron, ranking #12,349 among boys.