Demond
Name list
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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]
| 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.
People
Given name
- Demond Tweety Carter (born 1986), American basketball coach and former player
- Demond Claiborne (born 2003), American college football player
- Demond Greene (born 1979), German-American basketball coach and former player
- Demond Brent Leggs (born 1972), African-American architectural historian and preservationist
- Demond Mallet (born 1978), American basketball player
- Demond Meeks (born 1979), American union organizer and politician
- Demond Price (born 1982), stage name Conway the Machine, American rapper and record label co-founder
- Demond Bob Sanders (born 1981), American former National Football League player
- Demond Washington (born 1987), American former football player
- Demond Williams Jr. (born 2006), American football quarterback
- Demond Wilson (1946–2026), American actor and minister
- DeMond Winston (born 1968), American former National Football League player
Surname
- Abraham Lincoln DeMond (1867–1936), African-American minister and advocate for African-American emancipation
- Albert DeMond (1901–1973), American screenwriter
Fictional characters
- Demond, a Black superhero