Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Dermot

      Origin

      Irish

      Meaning

      Form of Diarmuid

      Variations

      Dereon, Derion, Derora
      The name Dermot, derived from the Irish language, has its origins in ancient Celtic culture. It is a variant of the name Diarmuid, which is composed of two elements: diarmad, meaning without enemy, and mait, meaning worthiness. Therefore, Dermot can be understood to signify someone who is noble, brave, and without enemies.

      In history, the name Dermot is closely linked to Diarmuid Mac Murchadha, a medieval Irish king who achieved notoriety for his involvement in the Norman invasion of Ireland. Diarmuid Mac Murchadha, or Dermot MacMurrough as he is sometimes known, sought to regain his lost kingdom of Leinster by forming an alliance with the Anglo-Norman barons. His actions ultimately led to the arrival of the Normans in Ireland and had a profound impact on the country's history.

      In modern times, the name Dermot is still commonly used in Ireland and among individuals of Irish descent around the world. It evokes a sense of Irish heritage and often carries a strong connection to the country's rich history. Dermot remains a traditional and respected name, perpetuating the meaning of bravery and nobility that has been associated with it for centuries.

      Based on our records...

      Murphy

      Murphy

      This is the most common surname associated with Dermot.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Dermot.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name for a child of a Dermot.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1937 is when there were the most people born with the first name Dermot.

      Explore the origins of another name.