Dermot - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Dermot \d(e)-rmot, der-mot\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "free man". Actor Dermot Mulroney.

Dermot has 3 variant forms: Dermott, Diarmid and Diarmuld.

For more information, see also related names Derry, Kermit and Jeremiah.

Baby names that sound like Dermot are Diarmait and Diarmaid.

Dermot is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dermot. Compare Dermot with related baby names.