Dermott

Dermott is an anglicized variant of the name Dermot, which in turn is considered a form of Diarmaid. This masculine first name translates to 'the free man' or 'free from envy'.

What does the name Dermott mean?

Dermott is an anglicized form of the name Dermot, which is considered a derivation of Diarmaid. Translated, the name means 'the free man' or 'free from envy'. Its roots are likely found in Old Irish and consist of the element di, meaning 'without', and two possible components: airmit, meaning 'the injunction, the order', or airmait, meaning 'the envy'. Diarmuid has Gaelic origins and is also common in Scotland, often as a surname, such as McDermott. According to the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne (pronounced 'Gronja'), he is interpreted as 'the lover'. Other variants of the name include Diarmuid, Diarmait, Diarmid, Dermoth, Dermid, Diarmad, and Derry. The name was also made known by Saint Diarmaid, an Irish bishop of Armagh, who was esteemed for his scholarship. He was appointed bishop in 834 but was driven from his seat by a usurper named Forau.

Where does the name Dermott come from?

The name Dermott has Old Irish and Celtic roots and means 'the free man'.

How do you pronounce Dermott?

Dermott is usually pronounced in German as 'Der-mott' [ˈdɛʁmɔt]. The two-syllable name has a concise structure, with the doubling of the consonant adding density to the sound. The short, closed ending provides a clear and firm conclusion. Overall, Dermott conveys an impression of structure and strength – compact and distinct with a stable, down-to-earth sound.

When is the name day of Dermott?

The name day for Dermott is celebrated on January 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Dermott is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. Dermott's best placement was in 1965, reaching 137th place in the Irish first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 10 times in Ireland, placing it at 1,158th in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, Dermott ranks 578th in Ireland.