Irish boy name
Dermot Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Dermot means without envy (debated). Anglicised from Irish Diarmuid.
Dermot is the common English form of the Irish Diarmuid, a name connected with Diarmuid Ua Duibhne in the Fenian Cycle, who eloped with Gráinne. The meaning is debated, with without envy often given. Dermot has been in use in Ireland for centuries, and the Irish form is pronounced DEER-mid, with a softer ending. The English form is now less common than in the twentieth century, but remains familiar.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Dermot
DUR·mut
Dermot has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Dermot
DermottDiarmuidDermodDermid
Well-known people named Dermot
Dermot Kennedy, Dermot Bannon.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dermot mean?
Dermot means "without envy (debated)". Anglicised from Irish Diarmuid.
How do you pronounce Dermot?
Dermot is pronounced DUR-mut.
What is the origin of Dermot?
Dermot is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Diarmuid.
How many syllables are in Dermot?
Dermot has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Dermot?
Other spellings and forms include Dermott, Diarmuid, Dermod, Dermid.