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Demond

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Pronounced də-MOND /dəˈmɑnd/High

Meaning: A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a gracious defender' by association; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From South Munster: Demond shortens Desmond — 'a man from South Munster'. Smooth, modern, and warm (said 'də-MOND').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a gracious defender' by association; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5957 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,833

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419632024

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

Demond is a short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'South Munster' (a region of Ireland); 'a man from South Munster' (routes layered, which we note). A smooth, modern name, popular in African-American families (the actor Demond Wilson; said 'də-MOND'; nickname Dee).

It registers thinly beside Desmond. Rare, from-South-Munster at the root, and smooth.

Did you know? Desmond means 'a man from South Munster' (Irish Deas-Mhumhain) — Demond is a smooth short form, modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'də-MOND').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Desmond — routes layered

Variations

DesmondDezmondDemonte

Nicknames

Dee

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Desmond— the full name
Dezmond— a fellow spelling
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Daymond— echoes that soft -nd sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demond mean?

Demond shortens Desmond — Irish 'a man from South Munster'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Demond?

It's said də-MOND /dəˈmɑnd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demond a boy or girl name?

Demond is a boy's name.

How popular is Demond?

Demond is a rare name in the U.S.

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