Kermit as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kermit

What is the meaning of the name Kermit ?

The baby name Kermit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KER-mit; IPA: /ˈkɜːrmɪt/.

Kermit is Irish, Manx in Origin.

Kermit is an Anglicized given name with roots in the Isle of Man and Ireland. It arises from the Manx surname Kermode, itself from Gaelic Mac Diarmada, meaning “son of Diarmaid.” The personal name Diarmaid is commonly interpreted as “free from envy” or “without jealousy,” though scholars note some uncertainty. Variants include Kermitt and the cognates Dermot/Dermott and Diarmaid/Diarmaid; Kermode remains a related surname. Short forms such as Kerm or Kermie occur.

In the United States the name entered given-name use in the 19th century by way of surname transfer and gained prominence through Kermit Roosevelt (1889–1943), son of President Theodore Roosevelt. It saw early 20th‑century usage but later became strongly linked to Jim Henson’s character Kermit the Frog, keeping the name widely recognizable while tempering mainstream popularity. Contemporary bearers include jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and NBA All‑Star Kermit Washington.