Boy Name · Greek Origin
Demon
Demon is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Demon is a boy baby name of Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Demon often also consider Dameon.
Demon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Demon has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Demon to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Demon as D·E·M·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Demon is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Demon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Demona, Demone, Demony, Demo.
- Nicknames: Dem and D.
- Middle names: Pair Demon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Demon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dameon, Daymon, Damon, Dameion, Damion — full picks on the sibling names for Demon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Demon? Browse our names like Demon 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 Demon
What does the name Demon mean?
Demon 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 Demon?
Demon originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Demon?
Demon has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Demon a boy's or girl's name?
Demon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Demon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Demon sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Demon?
Names that share Demon's sound and style include Dameon, Daymon, Damon, Dameion, Damion.
What middle names pair well with Demon?
Good middle-name fits for Demon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Demon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Demon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Demon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Demon share its rhythm without rhyming — Dameon, Daymon, Damon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.