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Diarmuid

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Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Irish form of Diarmait meaning 'free from envy.' Legendary Irish name from mythology, particularly the hero Diarmuid Ua Duibhne of the Fianna.”

Popularity Over Time

Diarmuid US popularity rank over timeRank 14054 in 2009 to rank 11768 in 2013. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#11768#12911#1405420092013

Diarmuid is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Irish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Dia

Style

LiteraryStrongTimelessVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Diarmuid Ua Duibhne (Irish mythology)
  • Diarmaid Ferriter (footballer)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Literary Names → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Distinctly Irish; emerging in diaspora communities

People Also Ask

Irish form of Diarmait meaning 'free from envy.' Legendary Irish name from mythology, particularly the hero Diarmuid Ua Duibhne of the Fianna.

Diarmuid is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Diarmuid include Dia.

Names that pair beautifully with Diarmuid include Aisling, Siobhan.