Desmond

Rank 363rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Desmond was 363rd most popular baby name for boys and 722nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 901 babies were named Desmond in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,731 babies in the United States were named Desmond. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Desmond is around 25 years old.

The name "Desmond" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Desmond include Des and Dez.

Desmond Meaning & Origin

Desmond is a Gaelic name that means "man from South Munster," indicating a person of southern Irish origin and evoking connotations of strength and heritage.

The name Desmond is described as charismatic, adventurous and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Desmond is pronounced des-mond in English. The name Desmond has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Desmond

  • The name Desmond is not only used for humans but also for places! For instance, there's a Lake Desmond in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Geography

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