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Names of Demons: 60 Demon Names From Folklore, Grimoires and Fiction
Looking for demonic names for a story, a game boss or a D&D campaign? This guide collects 60 names of demons: 20 from the Ars Goetia, 20 from world folklore and religion, and 20 original names you can use freely. Each one comes with its source or rank. You can also generate your own with the demon name tool below.
By James Henry · Last updated: October 2026
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What are demons?
Demons are malevolent spirits found in many religions and folk traditions. The English word comes from the Greek daimōn, which once meant any spirit or divine power, good or bad. Over centuries, especially in Christian Europe, it came to mean an evil spirit. Different cultures describe very different beings: Mesopotamian night spirits, Japanese oni, Jewish legends of Asmodeus, and the ranked demons of Renaissance grimoires.
This page treats demons as figures of folklore, literature and games. Where a name belongs to a living religion, we note its origin with respect.
20 demon names from the Ars Goetia
The Ars Goetia is the first part of the Lesser Key of Solomon, a grimoire that lists 72 spirits, each with a rank. Its order and spellings differ from an older list, Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and many names have several spellings because of repeated translation. These are the first 20 in the Goetia’s order:
| # | Name | Rank in the Goetia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bael | King |
| 2 | Agares | Duke |
| 3 | Vassago | Prince |
| 4 | Samigina (Gamigin) | Marquis |
| 5 | Marbas | President |
| 6 | Valefor | Duke |
| 7 | Amon | Marquis |
| 8 | Barbatos | Duke |
| 9 | Paimon | King |
| 10 | Buer | President |
| 11 | Gusion | Duke |
| 12 | Sitri | Prince |
| 13 | Beleth | King |
| 14 | Leraje | Marquis |
| 15 | Eligos | Duke |
| 16 | Zepar | Duke |
| 17 | Botis | President and Earl |
| 18 | Bathin | Duke |
| 19 | Sallos | Duke |
| 20 | Purson | King |
Source: Wikipedia, List of demons in the Ars Goetia. Asmodeus also appears, as King “Asmoday”, at #32.
20 demon names from world folklore and religion
| Name | Tradition | Known as |
|---|---|---|
| Asmodeus | Jewish legend (Book of Tobit) | demon of lust and wrath |
| Beelzebub | Biblical and Christian tradition | “Lord of the Flies”, a prince of demons |
| Mammon | Christian tradition | demon of greed |
| Belphegor | Christian demonology | demon of sloth |
| Leviathan | Hebrew Bible, later demonology | sea monster, later a demon of envy |
| Abaddon | Hebrew Bible, Book of Revelation | the destroyer, angel of the abyss |
| Azazel | Book of Enoch | leader of fallen Watchers |
| Belial | Hebrew and Christian texts | worthlessness, later a demon |
| Astaroth | European demonology | a Great Duke of Hell |
| Moloch | ancient Canaanite deity, later demonized | idol of fire |
| Mephistopheles | Faust legend | the devil’s agent who bargains for souls |
| Baphomet | 19th-century occult image | goat-headed figure |
| Pazuzu | Mesopotamian | demon of the southwest wind |
| Angra Mainyu (Ahriman) | Zoroastrian | the destructive spirit |
| Aka Manah | Zoroastrian | demon of evil mind |
| Mara | Buddhist | the tempter who tried to stop the Buddha |
| Rakshasa | Hindu and Buddhist epics | shape-shifting man-eating spirit |
| Oni | Japanese folklore | horned ogre-demon |
| Krampus | Alpine folklore | horned figure who punishes naughty children |
| Lucifer | Christian tradition | the fallen morning star |
Female demons such as Lilith, Lamashtu and the succubus have their own page: female demon names.
Names of fallen angels
In Jewish and Christian tradition, some demons were once angels. Two sources shaped most fallen-angel names:
- The Book of Enoch names the leaders of the Watchers, angels who came to earth, including Shemyaza (Semjaza) and Azazel.
- John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667) gives a whole cast of fallen angels: Satan, Beelzebub, Moloch, Belial and Mammon.
Lucifer, “light-bringer”, is the best-known name and comes from the Latin for the morning star.
20 original demon names for your story
These are invented for GujoAnimes. Use them freely, but search once before publishing in case a game or book uses one.
Vexmorrah · Kaelzeth · Ashgrave · Orrikai · Draventh · Morwyx · Zhal’kor · Nyxthera · Belzareth · Varkhul · Skareth · Ombrael · Ulmorra · Grimveil · Xeruth · Malvok · Seradrix · Kozzrath · Ithmaul · Vorhaxis
How to make a demon name
- Borrow the sound of old names: hard consonants (k, z, x, th) and endings like -oth, -ael, -rax, -is.
- Add a rank and a domain: “Varkhul, Duke of the Seventh Ash” feels older than Varkhul alone.
- Avoid copying real names from living religions for evil characters in a commercial project.
- Say it aloud. If players can’t pronounce it, they’ll nickname it anyway.
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Names of demons by theme
Writers often look for a demon name that matches a specific idea. These original names were built for fiction and games, grouped by theme:
| Theme | Demon name ideas | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Azkareth, Pyrrhon, Cinderath | burning, wrathful |
| Shadow | Umbrael, Noctivar, Velkaroth | hidden, patient |
| Plague | Morrigax, Pestilor, Vurmoth | rot and sickness |
| Greed | Aurovex, Mammareth, Coinbane | gold and hunger |
| Deceit | Liraveth, Mendax, Twistel | charming liars |
| Frost | Glacioth, Rimevar, Hollowfrost | cold and cruel |
| Dreams | Somnareth, Nyxial, Velhypnos | whispers in sleep |
Demon ranks and titles
In grimoires such as the Ars Goetia, demons are given noble titles like king, duke, prince, marquis, earl and president. Using a title makes a demon feel ancient and powerful, even in a modern story:
- King or Queen: the ruler of a whole legion.
- Duke or Duchess: a powerful commander.
- Marquis: a guardian of borders and gates.
- Earl or Count: a cunning noble with secrets.
- Knight: a demon warrior who serves a higher lord.
Example: “Velkaroth, Marquis of the Silent Gate” sounds far more dangerous than “Velkaroth” alone.
What makes names of demons sound dark
- Hard consonants. K, Z, X and V give a harsh sound: Kazrith, Vexor.
- Ancient endings. -oth, -ael, -ax and -iel sound old and otherworldly.
- Latin roots. Words like nox (night), mors (death) and umbra (shadow) add meaning.
- Rhythm. Two or three syllables are easy to say and remember.
Using real demon names respectfully
Many names of demons come from religious texts and folklore that are still meaningful to people today. If you write about real figures such as those from the Ars Goetia or world mythology, research where the name comes from and avoid mixing up different traditions. For a completely free creative choice, use the original names and the demon name generator on this page.
Why research names of demons?
Knowing the names of demons from folklore, grimoires and fiction helps writers, game masters and artists create villains that feel grounded in real traditions. This guide gives you the famous names with their origins, plus original names you can use freely, so you can choose the right level of history and imagination for your story.