150 Baby Girl & Boy Names That Mean Devil

Devil is a concept that appears in many mythologies and religions as a symbol of temptation, rebellion, chaos, and forbidden knowledge. In storytelling, it often represents the darker side of power, free will, and defiance against authority. That intense symbolism is what makes devil-inspired names feel bold, dramatic, and deeply mythic. They carry an energy of darkness, mystery, and supernatural force.

Below are 150 baby girl and boy names inspired by devils, demons, fallen figures, dark mythology, and infernal symbolism from different cultures and traditions. Some sound eerie and haunting, while others feel powerful, mysterious, and sharply unforgettable.

Key Takeaways

• Names meaning devil, demon, or dark spirit exist across Japanese, Greek, African, Indian, Irish, French, Chinese, Korean, Italian, Spanish, and many other cultures.
• Many of these names sound elegant and wearable, not scary or offensive.
• Several carry dual meanings, where “devil” is just one layer of a richer story.
• Unisex and last-name-style options are included for maximum flexibility.
• Some of the most unique choices come from African and Indigenous mythologies that rarely appear on baby name sites.

Girl Names That Mean Devil

These names carry dark, demonic, or underworld meanings and work beautifully for girls.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
1	Lilith	Hebrew	Night demon, first rebel spirit
2	Jezebeth	Demonology	Demon of falsehoods
3	Mara	Slavic/Sanskrit	Spirit of nightmares and death
4	Naamah	Hebrew	Demon of seduction and dark desire
5	Hecate	Greek	Goddess of witchcraft and the underworld
6	Empusa	Greek	Shape-shifting demon of the night
7	Mormo	Greek	Female demon who bites children at night
8	Lamia	Greek	Child-devouring demon spirit
9	Nemesis	Greek	Dark goddess of divine vengeance
10	Eris	Greek	Goddess of chaos and discord
11	Akane	Japanese	Deep crimson, associated with fire demons
12	Yomi	Japanese	Ruler of the dark underworld
13	Izanami	Japanese	Death goddess who rules the underworld
14	Kijo	Japanese	Demoness, oni woman
15	Yamiko	Japanese	Child of darkness
16	Rasetsu	Japanese	Female demon of destruction
17	Onibaba	Japanese	Demon hag, fearful female oni
18	Meifu	Chinese	The dark underworld realm, ruler’s feminine form
19	Yanluo	Chinese	Queen of hell’s court
20	Mogwai	Chinese	Evil spirit or demon
21	Jiangshi	Chinese	Undead demon spirit
22	Guimei	Chinese	Female ghost demon
23	Suri	Korean	Dark spirit connected to shadow
24	Dokkaebi	Korean	Mischief demon of Korean folklore
25	Gwisin	Korean	Female ghost with unfinished dark business
26	Diavola	Italian	Female devil, dark feminine spirit
27	Strega	Italian	Witch demon of the night
28	Malvasia	Italian	Dark and malevolent spirit
29	Diablesa	Spanish	Little female devil
30	Malefica	Spanish/Latin	She who brings harm and dark magic
31	Calavera	Spanish	Skull spirit, underworld feminine
32	Desdemona	Greek/French	Ill-fated one, doomed spirit
33	Morwenna	Welsh	Dark, dusky maiden
34	Sceadugenga	Old English	Shadow walker, dark spirit
35	Dymphna	Irish	Dark poetess, linked to madness demons
36	Dearg	Irish	Red demon, fierce spirit
37	Caoilfhinn	Irish	Slender demon, dark and beautiful
38	Aosoth	Occult	Dark feminine deity of witchcraft
39	Abere	African (Melanesian)	Demon woman who lures and kills
40	Yewa	African (Yoruba)	Orisha connected to the underworld
41	Oya	African (Yoruba)	Goddess of storms, death, and dark winds
42	Kali	Indian (Sanskrit)	Goddess of death, time, and destruction
43	Chamunda	Indian	Fierce demon-slaying goddess with dark origins
44	Dhumavati	Indian	Dark widow goddess, one of the fearsome ten
45	Nishachara	Indian	She who roams at night, demon class
46	Pisachi	Indian	Female flesh-eating demon spirit
47	Vetali	Indian	Undead female demon of cremation grounds
48	Rangda	Balinese	Demon queen of leyaks and witches
49	Aswang	Filipino	Female shape-shifting demon spirit
50	Manananggal	Filipino	Self-segmenting demon woman

Boy Names That Mean Devil

Strong, dark, and deeply rooted in mythology from around the world.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
51	Abaddon	Hebrew	Angel of the abyss, destroyer
52	Beelzebub	Hebrew	Lord of the flies, high demon
53	Samael	Hebrew	Poison of God, angel of death
54	Azazel	Hebrew	Demon of the wilderness and scapegoat
55	Raum	Demonology	Count of hell who destroys cities
56	Phenex	Demonology	Demon marquis of fire and poetry
57	Malphas	Demonology	President of hell, dark builder
58	Andras	Demonology	Demon who sows discord
59	Haures	Demonology	Duke of hell who speaks of divine things
60	Leraje	Demonology	Demon who causes wounds and disputes
61	Oni	Japanese	Demon ogre, creature of hell
62	Tengu	Japanese	Demon of the mountains and forests
63	Akuma	Japanese	Devil, evil spirit, demon
64	Raijin	Japanese	Thunder demon of storms
65	Gashadokuro	Japanese	Giant demon skeleton
66	Yasha	Japanese/Sanskrit	Demon warrior, fierce spirit
67	Enma	Japanese	King of the underworld
68	Zhongkui	Chinese	Vanquisher of demons, himself a fierce spirit
69	Yanluo Wang	Chinese	King and judge of the underworld
70	Hundun	Chinese	Chaos demon, primordial dark spirit
71	Taotie	Chinese	Glutton demon of ancient mythology
72	Wutong	Chinese	Five roads demon, spreader of misfortune
73	Bulgasari	Korean	Iron-eating demon beast
74	Inmyeonjo	Korean	Human-faced demon bird
75	Cheuksin	Korean	Toilet demon, mischief spirit
76	Demonio	Italian/Spanish	Demon, dark spiritual force
77	Diabolo	Italian	The devil, deep crimson trickster
78	Malefico	Spanish	Male who brings dark magic and harm
79	Belcebú	Spanish	Spanish form of Beelzebub
80	Tartareo	Spanish/Latin	Of Tartarus, from the deepest hell
81	Mephisto	German	Short for Mephistopheles, demon of the Faust legend
82	Valafar	Demonology	Duke of hell, commander of thieves
83	Stolas	Demonology	Prince of hell who teaches astronomy
84	Naberius	Demonology	Most valiant marquis of hell
85	Orobas	Demonology	Prince of hell who tells the future
86	Asmodeus	Persian/Hebrew	Demon of wrath and lust
87	Paimon	Demonology	King of the west, subservient to Lucifer
88	Dantalion	Demonology	Duke of hell who knows all minds
89	Furfur	Demonology	Count of hell who causes love and storms
90	Bifrons	Demonology	Count of hell who misplaces the dead
91	Shaitaan	Arabic	The devil in Islamic tradition
92	Iblis	Arabic	The great deceiver, devil of Islamic theology
93	Ahriman	Persian (Zoroastrian)	The supreme evil spirit, lord of darkness
94	Angra Mainyu	Persian	Destructive dark spirit of Zoroastrianism
95	Vritra	Indian (Sanskrit)	Demon of drought who battles the gods
96	Ravana	Indian	Demon king of Lanka with ten heads
97	Mahishasura	Indian	Buffalo demon, destroyer of worlds
98	Narakasura	Indian	Demon king of the underworld Naraka
99	Bhasmasura	Indian	Ash demon with the power to destroy
100	Mara	Buddhist	Demon of illusion who tempts the Buddha

Unisex Names That Mean Devil

These names work for any gender and carry dark, powerful meanings.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
101	Azrael	Hebrew	Angel of death, dark spirit companion
102	Nixie	Germanic	Water demon, dangerous spirit of rivers
103	Rahu	Hindu/Sanskrit	Demon that swallows the sun during eclipses
104	Caim	Demonology/Welsh	President of hell, shape-shifter
105	Zagan	Demonology	King of hell who transforms things
106	Shadow	English	Dark presence, spirit of darkness
107	Draco	Latin/Greek	Dragon demon, dark serpent spirit
108	Loki	Norse	Trickster god of chaos and dark schemes
109	Nyx	Greek	Goddess of night, primordial dark force
110	Septem	Latin	Connected to the seven princes of darkness
111	Aamon	Demonology	Grand marquis of hell, wolf-headed demon
112	Caacrinolaas	Demonology	President of hell, demon of knowledge
113	Buer	Demonology	President of hell who teaches philosophy
114	Seere	Demonology	Prince of hell who transports things instantly
115	Gaap	Demonology	Prince of hell who causes ignorance

Last Names (Usable as First Names)

Strong surname-style names with demonic roots that work as first names.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
116	Daemon	Greek/Latin	Spirit being, divine or infernal
117	Deville	French	Of the devil, dark surname
118	Hellman	Germanic	Man of the underworld, dark spirit
119	Blackwood	English	Dark forest, associated with demonic gathering places
120	Malebranche	Italian	Evil claws, demonic servants in Dante’s hell
121	Morvan	Breton	Dark sea, connected to underworld spirits
122	Grimshaw	English	Dark thicket, place of evil spirits
123	Nightshade	English	Poisonous plant linked to witches and demons
124	Corvus	Latin	Raven, bird of dark omens and demonic portent

Names That Mean Devil in Disguise

These names are subtle. They carry evil, deceptive, or hidden dark meanings without sounding overtly dark.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
125	Dorian	Greek	Connected to corruption hidden beneath beauty
126	Lucius	Latin	Light-bearer, same root as Lucifer
127	Sera	Latin/Hebrew	Abbreviation of Seraphim, but also linked to dark fire
128	Kieran	Irish	Little dark one, deceptively gentle
129	Zephyr	Greek	West wind, associated with spirits that mislead travelers
130	Caius	Latin	Rejoice, but connected to dark imperial history
131	Sorin	Romanian	Of the sun, but linked to vampire and dark mythology
132	Idris	Welsh/Arabic	Fiery and ardent, linked to dark djinn spirits
133	Milo	Germanic	Gracious but rooted in strife and war demon lore
134	Vesper	Latin	Evening star, twilight before full darkness
135	Silas	Latin/Greek	Of the forest, connected to woodland demons
136	Phineas	Hebrew	Oracle, but linked to dark prophecy and deceiving spirits
137	Caspian	Latin/Old Persian	Connected to underworld sea spirits
138	Leander	Greek	Lion man, but also associated with dark water demons
139	Auberon	French	Noble bear, but rooted in elf-king dark mythology

African Names

Rarely featured on mainstream lists, these African names carry powerful spiritual weight.

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
140	Abiku	Yoruba (Nigeria)	Spirit child who repeatedly dies and returns, demon class
141	Eshu	Yoruba	Trickster spirit at the crossroads, can bring harm
142	Tokoloshi	Zulu (South Africa)	Small malevolent water demon
143	Adze	Ewe (Ghana/Togo)	Vampire firefly demon that possesses people
144	Popobawa	Swahili (East Africa)	Shape-shifting bat demon
145	Nyaminyami	Tonga (Zimbabwe)	Fierce river spirit with dark destructive power

Greek and Indian Names

#	Name	Origin	Meaning
146	Erebus	Greek	Darkness itself, primordial underworld deity
147	Tartarus	Greek	Deepest pit of the underworld, darker than Hades
148	Alecto	Greek	One of the Furies, demon of unceasing anger
149	Tisiphone	Greek	Avenger of murder, fury demon of retribution
150	Ketu	Indian (Sanskrit)	Shadow planet, the descending node of the demon Svarbhanu

What to Consider Before Using a Name?

The meaning of a name matters, but so does how it sounds, how it is spelled, and how your child will carry it. Many of the names on this list have deep cultural roots that go beyond the single keyword “devil.” Hecate, for instance, was a powerful goddess. Kali is worshipped by millions. Loki is beloved in modern culture.

Research the full cultural context of any name you love. Consider nickname potential. Think about how the name will sound in daily life. A name that feels bold and meaningful to you can absolutely become something your child is proud of.

If you are torn between meanings, lean toward the origin story. A name that means “demon” in one tradition often means “fierce protector” in another.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are names that mean devil or demon bad for a baby?

A name’s meaning does not determine a child’s character or destiny. Many names with dark etymological roots are widely used and respected across different cultures.

What is the most popular name meaning devil?

Lilith and Lucifer are currently the most searched names with devil or demon-related meanings in the English-speaking world.

Are there any cute Japanese girl names that mean devil or demon?

Yes. Akane, Yamiko, and Rasetsu are Japanese names with dark or demon-related meanings that many parents find beautiful and wearable.

Can I use a name meaning devil for a dog?

Absolutely. Names like Akuma, Daemon, Loki, Draco, and Shadow are popular choices for pets, particularly large or bold-looking breeds.

Do any French names mean devil?

Deville literally means “of the devil” in French, and Desdemona has French usage with dark, ill-fated origins rooted in Greek.

Are there unisex names that mean devil?

Yes. Azrael, Nixie, Loki, Rahu, Shadow, Draco, and Nyx all work well for any gender and carry dark or underworld-related meanings.

What is a name that means devil in disguise?

Lucius is perhaps the most fitting since it shares its root with Lucifer. Dorian, inspired by the story of Dorian Gray, also carries the idea of hidden corruption beneath a beautiful surface.

Are African names that mean devil commonly used?

Names like Eshu and Abiku come from Yoruba spiritual traditions and carry complex meanings that go beyond the Western concept of “devil.” They are used with cultural reverence, not purely as dark names.

Is Mephisto a real name parents use?

Mephisto, short for Mephistopheles, is occasionally used as a given name, particularly in European countries. It references the demon of the German Faust legend.

What Korean name means demon or dark spirit?

Dokkaebi refers to a mischief demon in Korean folklore and is distinct from Western devil mythology. It is recognizable in Korean culture thanks to popular dramas and stories.