Most people likely want a name with positive or inspirational meanings, such as Eric meaning “princely” or something similar. However, others may walk on the dark side of life and want a name with more sinister undertones. Thankfully, there are many names that mean demon or refer to demonic characters in mythology. They are perfect for many naming situations, including if you want to change your identity to something with a bit of bite or if you’re a writer looking for unique names for your characters.
Boys’ Names That Mean Demon
The following multi-cultural boy names either mean demon or are a demon from at least one culture’s mythology. They make for a fun and unlikely name for a boy, a pet, a character in a story, or even for someone looking to change their name to something unlikely.
Angra
This Persian name means “evil spirit” or “evil, destructive” and comes from the Zorastrianian religion, as the god of darkness, death, and destruction against the positive figure Ahura Mazda.
Azazel (Azaz’el)
This Hebrew namemeans “scapegoat” or “sacrifice” andrefers to either the place where the goat is to be sacrificed or the name of a desert demon, depending on the Biblical interpretation. He is also known as the Prince of Air.
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Balor
Though this Irish name means “uncertain”, it also refers to a mythological giant king who had an evil eye that could kill men simply by its gaze.
Belial
This Biblical name means “worthless” and is also associated with an evil Christian angel, as well as being used to refer to Satan and other wicked people in the Bible.
Belial is also known as the “Ruler of the Instruments of Iniquity and Wrath”.
Chernobog
A Slavic name that means “black god,” Chernobog was the the of darkness, evil, and grief and was one of the biggest evil gods in Slavic mythology.
Dushyanta
Hinduism is filled with many unique gods and myths. This name comes from a legend about a king who is the “destroyer of evil” within his mythic legend.
Faust
Though this name refers to a German mythical figure who makes a deal with the devil, it is often used to refer to someone who is evil or demonic in modern literature.
Frankenstein
As one of the most popular stories of all time, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein refers to the doctor who creates an unnamed monster, though it is often used to refer to the monster in later telling.
Gandalf
Fans of “The Lord of the Rings” might not be surprised to know that Tolkien borrowed this Norse mythical name for his popular wizard character. The name itself means “wand” and “monster.”
Godzilla
Movie fans know that Godzilla is an Americanized version of Gojira, a Japanese word that combines “gorilla” and “whale” and which refers to a giant, radioactive monster.
Gollum
Here’s another name that comes from “The Lord of the Rings” series. Gollum is a conflicted, greedy, and ultimately evil character with a fairly demonic appearance.
Iago
Shakespeare certainly gave multiple innocent names evil connotations with his plays! Iago, a Welsh and Portuguese name, was simply a variation of James until being used for the villain in “Othello.”
Jörmungandr
Norse mythology is filled with fantastic creatures, including the giant sea serpent with this name. It means “great, immense” as well as “monster, magic.”
Kylo
This modern name comes from the Star Wars series and refers to an evil character, Kylo Ren. Though he has a change of heart at the end of the series, his evil causes the deaths of many.
Leviathan
Leviathan is a Biblical name that refers to a giant sea creature in the Old Testament, though the name itself originally meant “garland, wreath.” It is still used as a modern name for a giant beast.
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Satan
Satan means “adversary” in Hebrew and refers to the enemy of God in Judeo-Christian religions. Variations include “Lucifer,” which also refers to the fallen angel cast down from heaven for daring to rebel against God.
Satan is also known as the “prince dethroned”, “demon of wrath”, “Ruler of Deluders and Imitators of Miracles”.
Sauron
Sauron means “abhorred” in “The Lord of the Ring’s” fictional language, Quenya. It refers to the main villain, an all-powerful evil creature that is barely defeated at the end of the series.
Scorpius
This name refers to a Latin variation of the astronomical term Scorpio. It refers to a monstrous scorpion monster sent to destroy Orion.
Sullivan
Sullivan is a common Irish surname that means “evil” or “dark” and has become more popular as a first name in recent years.
Vena
Hindu mythology records an evil king named Vena, one who is used as a warning against the cruelty of avarice. The name itself means “yearning” in Sanskrit, but has an evil connotation now.
Voldemort
Based on the French term vol de mort, “which means “flight of death,” this name comes from the very popular Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
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Girls’ Names That Mean Demon
Though there are not as many female names that mean demon as there are male names, there are still plenty of evil feminine names for you to consider. Here are some of the most popular of these names, including their meaning and origin.
Abyzou
This name likely comes from the word “abyss” and refers to a demon character who goes mad after she is discovered to be infertile. She then causes miscarriages whenever possible.
Achlys
This Greek name means “death mist” or “mist over the eyes at death” and refers to the personification of misery in the form of the ancient Greek demon of death.
Antaura
Though this Greek word means “light breeze,” it also refers to a demon of the same name who causes headaches, specifically migraines. She rose from the sea to send headaches on the wind.
Batibat
Batibat is an Illocano name that means “nightmare” and refers to a tree-dwelling demon who built homes built with a tree that she inhabited and would then attack those who lived there.
Bushyasta
Coming from Zoroastrian legend, this name (meaning long-handed) also refers to the demon of laziness and procrastination. She would trick people into sleeping to stop them from working.
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Carman
This Irish name is not connected to “Carmen” but refers to a witch from Athens who has three sons who personify black, evil, and violence. They are driven from Ireland after an invasion attempt.
Cozbi
As an Old Testament Biblical name, Cozbi means “liar and deceiver” and also refers to a Midianite princess who seduces Jewish men to lead them into sin.
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Furiosa
While this name originally comes from Latin, it was popularized after the release of “Max Max: Fury Road,” when it was given to the female lead character of the film.
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Goneril
Fans of Shakespeare know this name all too well, as it refers to the evil daughter of King Lear. This tale comes from ancient English mythology, though its best known telling is Shakespeare’s play.
Jezebel
This Biblical name is likely based on a Phoenician root and refers to an evil female character, one who seduces multiple others into an evil lifestyle.
Lamia
Lamia is an ancient Greek name that refers to the mistress of Zeus who turns into a monster to hunt children after Hera kills all of Lamia’s children.
Licarayen
Meaning “stone flower” in indigenous languages, it also refers to a maiden who sacrifices herself to stop the wrath of an evil spirit from destroying her tribe by causing a volcano to erupt. This connection also ties it to that volcanic demon.
Lilith
In Jewish tradition, Lilith was Adam’s first wife who would not submit to his demands. Her offspring were the evil spirits of the world, and the name also refers to ancient demons in Assyrian myths. She is the Princess of Succubi.
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Maleficent
Derived from the Latin word that means “harmful, evil”, this name refers to the main villainous witch from the Disney animated film “Sleeping Beauty,” and was later turned into a popular live-action film.
Morrígan
Morrigan means “demon queen” in old Irish and refers to the goddess of war and death. She is also portrayed as a witch in other stories.
Pandora
Though Pandora herself was not evil in Greek mythology, she does mistakenly open a box that contains all the troubles and evils plaguing mankind, setting them free.
Yurena
This Spanish name means “demon,” “evil,” or “spirit” and comes from the Guanche word “yruene.” It is fairly rare, due to its foreboding meanings.
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Non-Gendered Names That Mean Demon
Several “demon” names have no specific gender and can be used for males or females. This makes them useful for writers interested in non-gendered characters or for people with more complex gender identities than male or female.
Cipactli
This beautiful indigenous name means “crocodile, caiman, alligator, monster” in the Nahuatl language. It also refers to the first day in the Aztec calendar.
Peyton
Mostly used as a female’s name for many years, this English name was used in a 1992 movie and has since referred to primarily evil or demonic characters.
Regan
Regan refers to another one of King Lear’s evil daughters, though it has gained popularity after being used for the possessed character in the book and film The Exorcist.
Saqra
Saqra refers to the kinder and less dangerous version of the evil Inca god Supay. It means ill-tempered, wicked and ruthless. Saqra is known to be mischievous and is often represented as a demon assuming different animal figures. It amuses itself by playing innocent tricks and jokes to people. This is a great name idea for a prankster or an annoying character.
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Demon names
These demon names come from various theological sources:
- Abaddon/Abadon – Hebrew for “the destroyer”; Prince of Furies and Sowing Mischief; Demon of Sloth
- Acteus – author of all calamities
- Adrammelech
- Aeacus – one of the three infernal judges
- Alecto
- Amaymon – Prince of the South
- Ashtaroth
- Asmodai/Asmodeus – Devil of Sensuality, Lust and Luxury; meaning “creature of judgment” in Hebrew; Ruler of the Revengers of Wickedness
- Astaroth – Prince of Calumniators, Inquisitors and Accusers
- Azrael – Prince of Water
- Baal/Bael
- Baalberith/Balberith – Lord of Alliances
- Beelzebub – Supreme Chief of the Empire of Hell; Demon of Envy, Gluttony; Ruler of False Gods
- Belias/Belias Ariton – Tempts with arrogance and vanity
- Belphegor – Demon of Gluttony, Sloth
- Berith/Beherit
- Carnivale – tempts men to obscenity and shamelessness
- Carreau – tempts men with hardness of heart
- Chamos
- Ctesiphon
- Dagon
- Egyn/Egin – Prince of the North
- Equi
- Gressil – tempts men with impurity
- Hutgin
- Incubus
- Kobal
- Lucifer – Demon of Pride
- Lycus
- Mahazael – Prince of Earth
- Mammon – Demon of Greed; Prince of Maligenii – tempters and ensnarers
- Martinet
- Megalesius
- Megera
- Merihem – Ruler of Aerial Powers
- Mimon
- Minos – one of the three infernal judges
- Moloch – prince of the country of tears, governor of the regions in flames
- Nergal – the god of inflicted death
- Nicon
- Nisroch
- Nybbas
- Oeilet
- Oriens – Prince of the East
- Ormenus
- Paimon – knowledge of all secret things, including all the affairs of the world
- Pan – prince of incubi
- Paymon – Prince of the West
- Pluton
- Proserpina – archdiablesse, princess of evil spirits.
- Python – Ruler of Spirits of Lying
- Rhadamanthus – one of the three infernal judges
- Rimmon
- Rosier – tempts men against purity
- Samael – Prince of Fire
- Soneillon – tempts men to hate
- Succubus
- Tammuz
- Verrine – tempts men with impatience
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Words that Mean Demon
These words that mean demon might make the perfect name for your situation!
- Brute
- Devil
- Fiend
- Goblin
- Hellion
- Imp
- Monster
You might also enjoy this collection of Names that mean Gluttony.
More Demon Names
Cultures and religions around the world have different demons in their beliefs and mythos. We’ve rounded up even more demonic names from historical sources around the world to give you even more options to choose from.
These demons may preside over a certain sin, disease, type of calamity, and other misfortunes.
Some intriguing historical references we used are from sources such as:
- The Testament of Solomon
- On the Operation of Demons, by Michael Psellus
- Lanterne of Light
- De occulta philosophia, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
- Treatise on Confessions by Evildoers and Witches, by Peter Binsfeld
- Daemonologie, by King James
- Admirable History, by Sebastien Michaelis
Demon names starting with A
- Aamon
- Abezethibou
- Abigor
- Abizithibod
- Abracas/Abraxas
- Abugor
- Aeshma
- Agaliarept
- Agarat
- Agares/Aguares
- Agiel
- Agrat bat Mahlat
- Ahpuch
- Ahriman
- Aim
- Aiperos
- Aka Manah
- Akem Manah
- Akoman
- Akuma
- Akvan
- Alal
- Alastor
- Allocer/Alloces
- Allu
- Alocer
- Alugor
- Amon
- Amy
- Anammelech
- Anathan
- Ancitif
- Andhaka
- Andralfas
- Andras
- Andrealphus
- Andromalius
- Anqa
- Anzu – thief of the Tablet of Destinies
- Apaosha
- Apep
- Apollyon – Greek term for Satan
- Apophis
- Archon
- Ariton
- Ariuka
- Armaros
- Artis
- Arunasura
- Asag
- Asakku
- Asb’el
- Asmoday/Asmodee
- Asura
- Aym
- Aymoymon
- Azi Dahaka/Dahak
Demon names starting with B
- Babi Ngepet
- Bakasura
- Baku
- Balam/Balaam – Devil of Avarice and Greed
- Balan
- Bali Raj
- Banshee
- Baphomet
- Barbarus
- Barbas
- Barbatos
- Barong
- Barthas
- Batal
- Bathin/Mathim/Bathym/Marthim
- Behemoth – an unconquerable monster living in an invisible desert east of the Garden of Eden
- Beherit
- Beleth
- Belfegor
- Belias – Tempts with arrogance and vanity
- Belias Ariton
- Belzebuth
- Berteth
- Bhairava
- Bhūta
- Bifrons
- Bilé
- Bitru/Bitur
- Boruta
- Botis
- Brial
- Bucal
- Buer
- Bugan
- Bukavac
- Bulfas
- Buné
- Byleth
Demon Names starting with C
- Caacrinolaas
- Caap
- Caim/Camio
- Cali
- Camio
- Carabia
- Carmola
- Cason
- Caym
- Cerbere
- Charun
- Chax
- Chemosh/Chemoshl
- Choronzon
- Chort
- Cimejes/Kimaris/Cimeies/Cimeries
- Classyalabolas
- Coap
- Corson
- Crocell/Procell
- Curson
Demon names starting with D
- Daeva
- Dajjal/Djall
- Dam
- Danjal
- Dantalion
- Deas
- Decarabia
- Deimos
- Demogorgon
- Deumus
- Dev/Devil
- Diabolus – Greek for “flowing downwards”
- Dicision
- Distola/Distolas
- Diusion
- Div-e Sepid
- Drap
- Drekavac
- Ducay
- Dzoavits
Demon names starting with E
- Eblis
- Eisheth
- Eligos
- Enepsigos
- Envy
- Ephippas
- Erlik
- Estor
- Eurynome/Euronymous – Prince of Death
Demon names starting with F
- Fenix
- Flaga
- Flanos
- Flauros
- Flavos
- Flavros
- Fleurèty
- Focalor
- Foraii
- Foras/Forcas/Forras/Forrasis
- Forneus
- Furcas
- Furtur
Demon names starting with G
- Gaap
- Gader’el
- Gadulta
- Gaeneron
- Gaf
- Gaki
- Gamigin
- Ganga
- Garuda
- Gazon
- Gemen
- Gemer
- Ghaddar
- Giu
- Glasya-Labolas
- Gomory
- Gorgon
- Gorsay
- Gorsin
- Gramma
- Gremory/Gomory
- Grigori
- Gualichu
- Guayota
- Gusion/Gusoin/Gusoyn
Demon names starting with H
- Haagenti
- Haborym
- Hag
- Halphas/Malthus
- Hanni
- Hannya
- Haures/Flauros/Flavros/Hauras/Havres
- Hinn
Demon names starting with I
- Iblis/Ibris
- Ifrit
- Ipos/Ipes
Demon names starting with J
- Jayn
- Jikininki
- Jinn
Demon names starting with K
- Kabandha/Kabhanda
- Kara İye
- Kasadya
- Killakee Cat
- Kimaris
- Kokabiel
- Kore
- Krampus
- Kroni
- Krun
- Kukudh
- Kulshedra
- Kumbhakarna
Demon names starting with L
- Latabi
- Lechies
- Legion
- Lempo
- Leonard – the great lord of the Sabbath
- Leraje/Leraie
- Leyak
- Lili/Lilin/Lilim
- Ljubi
- Loray
- Lucay
- Lucifuge Rofocale
- Lucubar
- Luvart
Demon names starting with M
- Machin
- Mag
- Magoth
- Malephar
- Malpharas
- Malphas
- Malthus
- Mara
- Marax
- Marbas
- Marchocias
- Margotias
- Maricha
- Marid
- Mastema – a Hebrew name for Satan
- Mathim
- Mazoku
- Melchom
- Melek Taus
- Mephistopheles – Greek for “he who shuns the light”
- Morax
- Mormo
- Mullin
- Murmur
Demon names starting with N
- Naamah
- Naberius
- Nahum
- Nebiros
- Nickar
- Nihasa
Demon names starting with O
- O Tokata
- Obizuth
- Ochirone
- Oeillet – tempts men to break the vow of poverty
- Olivier – tempts cruelty and mercilessness toward the poor
- Oni
- Onoskelis
- Orcus
- Ördög
- Orias/Oriax
- Ornias
- Orobas
- Ose
- Otius
- Oze
Demon names starting with P
- Paimonia
- Parcas
- Pazuzu
- Pelesit
- Penemue
- Phenex/Phoenix
- Picollus
- Pithius
- Pocong
- Pontianak
- Preta
- Printer’s devil
- Pruflas/Busas
- Pucel
- Puloman
- Pursan
- Purson
Demon names starting with Q and R
- Qin
- Rabdos
- Rahab
- Rahovart
- Rakshasa
- Rangda
- Rath
- Räum
- Ribesal
- Roneve
- Ronwe
- Ruha
- Rusalka
Demon names starting with S
- Sabnac/Sabnock
- Saleos/Sallos
- Salmatis
- Salpsan
- Samigina
- Sammael – Hebrew for “venom of God”
- Samnu
- Samon
- Sargatanas
- Satanachia
- Scox
- Scylla
- Sedit
- Seere
- Seir
- Semyaza
- Set
- Shaitan – an Arabic name for Satan
- Shax/Chax
- Shdum
- Shedim
- Shinigami
- Shuten Doji
- Sidonay
- Sitri
- Sthenno
- Stihi
- Stolas
- Suanggi
- Sucax
- Succorbenoth
- Suralet
- Surgat
- Sut
- Sytry
Demon names starting with T
- Tannin
- Taob
- Tap
- Tchort – Russian name of Satan meaning “black god”
- Tengu
- Tephras
- Titivillus
- Torngarsuk
- Toyol
- Tribolaios
- Tuchulcha
- Tudiras Hoho
- Tunrida
- Tuveries
- Typhon – a Greek personification of Satan
Demon names starting with U
- Uga
- Ukobach
- Ur
Demon names starting with V
- Vaal
- Valac
- Valefar/Malaphar/Malephar
- Valefor
- Vanth
- Vapula
- Vassago
- Veal
- Vepar
- Verdelet
- Verrier – tempts against the vow of obedience
- Vine
- Vinea
- Vipos
- Volac
- Volach
- Vual/Vuall
Demon names starting with W
- Wall
- Wechuge
- Wendigo
Demon names starting with X and Y
- Xaphan
- Xezbeth
- Yan-gant-y-tan
- Yeqon
Demon names starting with Z
- Zabaniyya
- Zaebos
- Zagan / Zagon
- Zahreil
- Zartai-Zartanai
- Zenunim
- Zepar
- Ziminiar
Wrap Up- Names that Mean Demon
We hope you’ve found some impishly fiendish names for the devil you’re trying to bestow a name upon! Let us know your favorite names that mean demon or any that we missed in the comments!
