Kermit - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Kermit \k(e)-rmit, ker-mit\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "without envy". Variant of Dermot, made famous by the popular green Muppet Kermit the Frog.

Similar baby names are Hermite and Karmi.

Kermit is a popular male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kermit. Click here to compare Kermit with related baby names.