Dermot Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dermot Name at a Glance

Name	Dermot
Meaning	Free from envy. From Diarmait or Diarmuid. Famous bearer: 12th century Irish king Dermot MacMurrough.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dermot Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dermot means “Free from envy. From Diarmait or Diarmuid. Famous bearer: 12th century Irish king Dermot MacMurrough”. 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.

Dermot Name Origin

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

Is Dermot a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dermot

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