Meaning & Origin of the name Asmodeus

Asmodeus is a name steeped in ancient mythology and religious texts, originating from Hebrew (אשמדאי - Ashmedai) and ultimately from the Avestan term Aeshma-daeva, meaning "demon of wrath." In Judaic lore, particularly in the Book of Tobit, Asmodeus is depicted as a powerful and malevolent demon, responsible for the deaths of seven bridegrooms of Sarah before being vanquished by Raphael.

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Gender Usage of the Name Asmodeus

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Asmodeus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.

Popularity of the Name Asmodeus

Overall PopularityMethodology

Asmodeus is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.

Popularity of Asmodeus by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesExtremely-Rare
United Kingdom
CanadaUncommon1 in every 2.05M births
Australia

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Asmodeus ranked #10,915 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Asmodeus has only limited historical records in official lists.

Historically, its best recorded position was #5,425 in 2022. Its lowest recorded position was #10,915 in 2025. Over the last 3 years (2022–2025) the name fell -5490 places (from #5,425 to #10,915). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 2 years in the dataset).

Name StyleMethodology

Asmodeus is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 100% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.

Characteristics of the Name Asmodeus

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
Length
8 letters — Long Boy Names
Starts with
A — Boy Names Starting with A
Ends with
s — Boy Names Ending in “s”

Name AestheticMethodology

Asmodeus carries four syllables with a secondary-unstressed-primary-unstressed stress pattern. The name is synonymous with the demon found in the Book of Tobit, which cements its status as a Dark & Gothic aesthetic.

Middle Names For Asmodeus

Middle name suggestions for AsmodeusMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Asmodeus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Asmodeus Jacob · Asmodeus Jason · Asmodeus Jesus · Asmodeus Jerry · Asmodeus Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Asmodeus

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Asmodeus Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Alexander · Jeremiah · Leonardo · View all Top 100 names

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