US Popularity:4115
Origin:Greek
Meaning:God, protective spirit
Daemon is a masculine name of Greek origin. Coming from the word daimon, It translates to “god,” or “protective spirit.” While it may look like it has negative connotations—similar to “demon,”—it actually has a broader meaning for baby to enjoy. In Greek mythology, daemons were seen as both guiding spirits or as a personification of the human soul. If you’re a Philip Pullman fan, this name can also connect your little one to the iconic creatures in the His Dark Materials trilogy. Whether you want baby to always feel protected or be there to protect others, the name Daemon will make for a powerful choice.

Daemon Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Daemon is currently #3129 on The Bump
Boy:Daemon is currently #1005 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Daemon is currently #4115 in U.S. births
Boy:Daemon is currently #1242 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4115
in 2022
+ 1307
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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