Diarmuid

Diarmuid is a boy name of Irish origin, meaning Free man; without envy.

What Diarmuid means

Free man; without envy.

Diarmuid sits at 8 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.

Where Diarmuid comes from

Irish names come from the Gaelic tradition, and most of the familiar spellings are anglicisations of older forms. The original often looks nothing like the version in common use today.

Diarmuid is recorded as Irish in origin. Browse other Irish names.

How popular is Diarmuid?

Diarmuid is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Diarmuid is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Diarmuid

The thread we file Diarmuid under is Noble — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Noble

Names like Diarmuid

These share Diarmuid's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Padraig — Noble; of noble birth.
• Tiernan — Little lord.
• Adil — Just and fair.
• Albert — Noble and bright.
• Alberto — Noble and bright.
• Ali — Exalted; noble.
• Aryan — Noble; honorable.
• Errol — Wanderer; nobleman.
• Eugene — Well-born; noble.
• Evander — Good man; strong.
• Gareth — Gentle and noble.
• Karim — Generous; noble.

More Irish names

• Desmond — From South Munster.
• Donovan — Dark warrior chief.
• Delaney — From the alder grove.
• Eabha — Life; the living one.
• Deirdre — She who whispers; sorrowful beauty.
• Eamon — Wealthy protector.
• Declan — Full of goodness; an Irish saint.
• Eilish — Pledged to God.
• Dearbhla — True desire; poet's daughter.
• Eoin — God is gracious.