Diarmuid
Boy name · English · Gaelic · Hebrew · Irish
Meaningfree of envy · Irish
Diarmuid is an English and Gaelic boy name meaning “free of envy”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funDiarmuid starts and ends with the same letter, D. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Diarmuid would score 12 points.
- GenerationDiarmuid peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Diarmuid you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- HistoryDiarmuid first shows up in US birth records in 2009, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2009–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Diarmuid
Diarmuid is a boy name of English, Gaelic and Hebrew origin meaning “free of envy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Diarmuid
What does the name Diarmuid mean?
Diarmuid means “free of envy” and comes from Irish. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Charles (“free man”), Charlie (“free man”), Carlos (“free man”) and Francisco (“Frenchman, free”).
What is the origin of the name Diarmuid?
Diarmuid is English, Gaelic and Hebrew in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Diarmuid turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).
Is Diarmuid a boy or girl name?
Diarmuid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Diarmuid?
Diarmuid is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #10,728 in 2013, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Diarmuid?
If you like Diarmuid, you might also like Charles, Charlie, Carlos and Francisco.
What should I know before naming my baby Diarmuid?
Diarmuid is an English and Gaelic boy name meaning “free of envy”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.