The baby name Dermot is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈdɜːrmət/ US: /ˈdɝːmət/ (respelling: DER-mət).
Dermot is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Dermot is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈdɜːrmət/ US: /ˈdɝːmət/ (respelling: DER-mət).
Dermot is Irish in Origin.
Dermot is the Anglicized form of the Old Irish personal name Diarmait (modern Diarmaid/Diarmuid). Etymologists link it to dí “without” plus a root denoting envy or enmity, giving traditional senses like “free from envy” or “without enemy,” sometimes broadened to “a freeman.” The name has deep Gaelic pedigree and generates the hereditary surname Mac Diarmada, Anglicized MacDermot/McDermott.
It was borne by early saints and powerful rulers, notably Diarmait mac Cerbaill, a 6th-century High King of Ireland, and Diarmait Mac Murchada (Dermot MacMurrough), the 12th-century king of Leinster associated with the Norman arrival. Dermot also echoes in legend through Diarmuid Ua Duibhne of the Fenian Cycle. Variants and spellings include Dermod, Diarmaid, Diarmuid, and Diarmait; short forms Derm and Derry occur. Usage remains steady in Ireland and among the diaspora, but is rare elsewhere.
| Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney is an American actor and musician best known for his role in the romantic comedy 'My Best Friend's Wedding' alongside Julia Roberts. He has also appeared in films like 'The Family Stone' and 'August: Osage County'. Besides acting, he plays the cello and has contributed to various film scores. | Diarmait Mac Murchada Diarmait Mac Murchada, often anglicised as Dermot MacMurrough, is best known as the King of Leinster whose appeal for outside military help helped bring the Norman invasion of Ireland. He was a 12th-century Irish ruler, also known in Modern Irish as Diarmaid Mac Murchadha. | Dermot Morgan Dermot Morgan was an Irish actor best known for his role as Father Ted Crilly in the popular television sitcom 'Father Ted'. The show, which humorously depicted the lives of three priests living on a remote Irish island, became a cult classic. Morgan's comedic talent and timing made the character unforgettable. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #288 | 6 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #901 | 8 | 7,226 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,160 | 19 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Dermot is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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