Demon

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Pronounced DEE-mun /ˈdiː.mən/Medium

Meaning: A rare recorded given name that reads as the English word 'demon.' In practice it may also stand for a short form or respelling of a De-/Damon name; the intended route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare recorded name that reads as the English word 'demon' (said 'DEE-mun'). The intended route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA rare recorded given name that reads as the English word 'demon.' In practice it may also stand for a short form or respelling of a De-/Damon name; the intended route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11221 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 845

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

Demon appears rarely in U.S. records as a given name. It reads as the English word 'demon,' and may in some cases be a respelling or short form of Damon or a De- name — the intended route is uncertain, which we note (said 'DEE-mun').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, word-adjacent, and unusual.

Did you know? Demon is an unusual but genuinely recorded given name; on the page it reads as the English word 'demon,' though for some families it may stand in for a Damon or De- name. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'DEE-mun').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Demon — rare recorded word-name; route uncertain

Variations

DamonDaemonDeymon

Nicknames

DeeMo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demon mean?

Demon reads as the English word 'demon'; for some families it may stand for Damon or a De- name. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Demon?

It's said DEE-mun /ˈdiː.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Demon a boy or girl name?

Demon is a boy's name.

How popular is Demon?

Demon is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.