Desmond
Desmond is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “from south Munster.” It ranked #432 in the United States in 2025. Anglicized from the Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning south Munster.
how do you pronounce Desmond?
DEZ-mond
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what does Desmond mean?
The name Desmond means “from south Munster.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
Anglicized from the Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning south Munster. It was borne by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid activist.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #432 |
| 2023 | #440 |
| 2022 | #448 |
| 2021 | #460 |
| 2020 | #472 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Desmond?
- Desmond Tutu
- Desmond Hume (fictional, Lost)
- Desmond Dekker
what names are similar to Desmond?
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