Boy Name · Manx Origin
Kermit
Kermit means “Son of Dermot”. It is a boy's name of Manx 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.
Considering Kermit? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Son of Dermot", rooted in Manx naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Kerwin.
Kermit meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Dermot
Origin: Manx naming roots help connect Kermit to related Manx baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kermit as K·E·R·M·I·T, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kermit is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kermit variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kermita, Kermite, Kermity, Kermi.
- Nicknames: Ker and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kermit with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kermit middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kerwin, Kerrin, Kareen, Keren, Kerin — full picks on the sibling names for Kermit guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kermit? Browse our names like Kermit 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 Kermit
What does the name Kermit mean?
Kermit means "Son of Dermot" and is of Manx origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Kermit is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Kermit?
Kermit originates in Manx naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kermit?
Kermit has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kermit a boy's or girl's name?
Kermit is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Kermit in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kermit sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kermit?
Names that share Kermit's sound and style include Kerwin, Kerrin, Kareen, Keren, Kerin.
What middle names pair well with Kermit?
Good middle-name fits for Kermit pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kermit is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kermit is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kermit?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kermit share its rhythm without rhyming — Kerwin, Kerrin, Kareen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.