Diamond - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Diamond \di(a)-mo-nd\, also used as boy's name Diamond, is pronounced DIE-mund. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "of high value; brilliant". The gemstone first used as a given name in the 1890s. The gem is the birthstone for April.

Diamond has 5 variant forms: Diamanda, Diamanta, Diamante, Diamonique and Diamontina.

For more information, see also the related name Emerald.

A baby name that sounds like Diamond is Demanda.

Diamond is a common female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Diamond. Compare Diamond with related baby names.