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Asmodeus

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Pronounced az-moh-DEE-us /æz.moʊˈdiː.əs/Medium

Meaning: Asmodeus is the name of a demon appearing in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit and in later Jewish and occult lore, from a Hebrew/Aramaic root often linked to 'to destroy', carried into English via Greek. It is also widely known as a fantasy figure in Dungeons & Dragons. We handle the demonic association neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A dramatic, ancient name: Asmodeus is a demon of the Book of Tobit and later lore, now known from fantasy too (said 'az-moh-DEE-us').

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Origin LowHebrew, Greek

MeaningAsmodeus is the name of a demon appearing in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit and in later Jewish and occult lore, from a Hebrew/Aramaic root often linked to 'to destroy', carried into English via Greek. It is also widely known as a fantasy figure in Dungeons & Dragons. We handle the demonic association neutrally.

U.S. rank (2024)#12470 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asmodeus is an ancient name for a demon in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit and later Jewish and occult tradition, from a Hebrew/Aramaic root and carried into English through Greek. It is also familiar as a fantasy figure, notably in Dungeons & Dragons. We note its associations neutrally (said 'az-moh-DEE-us').

As a given name it is extremely rare for boys in the U.S. Rare, dramatic, and lore-heavy.

Did you know? Asmodeus appears as a demon in the biblical Book of Tobit and much later folklore, and turns up today as a figure in Dungeons & Dragons — a striking, weighty name we handle neutrally (said 'az-moh-DEE-us').

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References — Asmodeus — Demon of Book of Tobit / later lore; fantasy figure; handled neutrally

Variations

AshmedaiAsmodayAsmodai

Nicknames

AzDeus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asmodeus mean?

Asmodeus is the name of a demon in the Book of Tobit and later lore, from a Hebrew/Aramaic root often linked to 'to destroy'; it is also a fantasy figure. We note it neutrally.

How do you pronounce Asmodeus?

It's said az-moh-DEE-us /æz.moʊˈdiː.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Asmodeus a boy or girl name?

Asmodeus is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Asmodeus?

Asmodeus is extremely rare as a given name for boys in the U.S.