Names Starting With D
BoyIrish#432 in 2025
Desmond
Desmond is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “from south Munster.” It ranked #432 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
DEZ-mond
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#4722020
#4602021
#4482022
#4402023
#4322024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #432 |
| 2023 | #440 |
| 2022 | #448 |
| 2021 | #460 |
| 2020 | #472 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Desmond
- Desmond Tutu
- Desmond Hume (fictional, Lost)
- Desmond Dekker
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