Mcdermot

Mcdermot Origin and Meaning

The name Mcdermot is a boy's name.

Mcdermot is a masculine name derived from the Irish surname McDermott or MacDermott, which itself comes from the Gaelic "Mac Diarmada," meaning "son of Diarmaid." Diarmaid (or Dermot) was a popular Irish personal name meaning "free from envy" or "without enemy." As a first name, Mcdermot is quite rare, representing the modern trend of using surnames as given names. This practice often reflects family heritage or ancestral connections to the McDermott clan, which was historically significant in County Roscommon, Ireland. The name carries a strong Irish cultural identity and projects a sense of tradition and lineage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with clear cultural roots.