Paimon as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Paimon

What is the meaning of the name Paimon ?

The baby name Paimon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAY-mən (IPA: /ˈpeɪ.mən/).

Paimon is in Origin.

Paimon is best known from medieval grimoires, notably the Ars Goetia and Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, where it names a powerful spirit-king. Because of that occult pedigree, the name appears rarely as a given name, though it has gained modern recognition through pop culture (e.g., the film Hereditary and the game Genshin Impact). Contemporary usage remains niche and sometimes symbolic, chosen for its mysterious, regal aura rather than for established naming tradition.

Linguistically, the etymology is uncertain. Scholars have suggested a Near Eastern origin; some compare it to the Persian name Peymān/Peyman, meaning “covenant” or “promise,” which yields variant spellings like Paymon. Manuscripts also record the Latinized form Paimonia. Current variants and related forms include Paimon, Paymon, and the Persian Peyman; feminine adaptations are rare and modern. The meaning, if tied to Persian roots, centers on pledge, bond, or commitment.

⚙ Paimon is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Paimon appears only 11 times in total — found in 6 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.