Demond

Demond or DeMond is a masculine given name and a surname primarily used in the United States. Though sometimes considered a modern or phonetic variation of the name Desmond, Demond has developed distinct usage and cultural associations, particularly within African-American communities.^[1]

Demond

Pronunciation	/dɪˈmʌnd/
Gender	Male
Language	English
Origin
Language	English
Word/name	Possibly a variant of Desmond
Derivation	Desmond or phonetic innovation
Meaning	Possibly "from South Munster" (if derived from Desmond)
Region of origin	United States
Other names
Related names	Desmond, Damon, Deon
Popularity	see popular names
[1]

The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, possibly influenced by public figures bearing the name.^[2] Unlike many traditional names, Demond does not have widespread historical or linguistic roots beyond its modern usage.

Notable people

First names

• Demond Claiborne (born 2003), American football player
• Demond Greene (born 1979), German-American basketball coach and former player
• Demond Mallet (born 1978), American professional basketball player
• Demond Williams Jr. (born 2006), American football player
• Demond Wilson (born 1946), American actor, now a minister

Other names

• Dash Demond
• Michael DeMond Davis (1939–2003), pioneer in African American journalism
• Reverend Abraham Lincoln DeMond (born 1867), advocate for African American emancipation

See also

• Desmond (name)
• African-American names
• Damon (given name)
• Deon