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Kermit

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-mit /ˈkɜr.mɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish/Manx surname, an anglicized form of Mac Diarmada / Kermode (tied to Diarmaid, 'free man; without envy'). Widely known through Kermit the Frog and Kermit Roosevelt, the president's son. Noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly heritage name: Kermit is an Irish/Manx surname (Kermode), known via Kermit the Frog (said 'KUR-mit').
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Origin MediumIrish, Manx
MeaningFrom the Irish/Manx surname, an anglicized form of Mac Diarmada / Kermode (tied to Diarmaid, 'free man; without envy'). Widely known through Kermit the Frog and Kermit Roosevelt, the president's son. Noted neutrally.
U.S. rank (2022)#11632 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,440

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191919002022

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

Kermit comes from the Irish/Manx surname (from Mac Diarmada / Kermode, tied to Diarmaid, 'free man; without envy'). It is best known through Kermit the Frog and Theodore Roosevelt's son Kermit. Noted neutrally — rare in the U.S. (said 'KUR-mit').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, friendly, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Kermit is an Irish/Manx surname — an anglicized Kermode, linked to Diarmaid ('free man') — familiar today through both Kermit the Frog and Kermit Roosevelt, noted neutrally (said 'KUR-mit').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kermit — Irish/Manx surname Kermode; Diarmaid link; pop-culture bearers

Variations

KermodeKermittDiarmaid

Nicknames

KermKermie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kermit mean?

Kermit is an Irish/Manx surname (an anglicized Kermode, tied to Diarmaid, 'free man'), known via Kermit the Frog and Kermit Roosevelt.

How do you pronounce Kermit?

It's said KUR-mit /ˈkɜr.mɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kermit a boy or girl name?

Here Kermit is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kermit?

Kermit is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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