Boy Name
Delmas
Delmas is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Delmas? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Delmus.
Delmas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Delmas has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Delmas as D·E·L·M·A·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Delmas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Delmas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Delmasa, Delmase, Delmasy, Delma.
- Nicknames: Del and D.
- Middle names: Pair Delmas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Delmas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delmus, Delwin, Delwyn, Delmon, Deloras — full picks on the sibling names for Delmas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Delmas? Browse our names like Delmas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Delmas
What does the name Delmas mean?
Delmas has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Delmas?
The exact origin of Delmas is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Delmas?
Delmas has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Delmas a boy's or girl's name?
Delmas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Delmas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Delmas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Delmas?
Names that share Delmas's sound and style include Delmus, Delwin, Delwyn, Delmon, Deloras.
What middle names pair well with Delmas?
Good middle-name fits for Delmas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Delmas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Delmas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Delmas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delmas share its rhythm without rhyming — Delmus, Delwin, Delwyn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.