Dermot
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #11,285
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Derm, Der
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"guardian of prosperity"
Origin: Old English
Edwards is more popular, ranked #11274 vs #11285 for Dermot.
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Edwards is more popular, ranked #11274 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.
Edwards means "guardian of prosperity" (Old English origin).
Dermot is primarily a boy name. Edwards is primarily a boy name.