Desmond
d(e)-smo-nd,
des-mond
US Popularity:797
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Of South Munster
It’s hard to hear the name Desmond without your mind thinking “Tutu,” as in the South African bishop, anti-apartheid activist, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. But whether you give the name to your son in honor of the revered theologian or because you like the sound its refined sound, it’s a timeless choice. One surprising fact about the name is its roots, which are Irish. It stems from South Munster in Ireland, where it initially emerged as a popular surname denoting someone from that region. Des, Dez, and Dessy are fun and youthful versions if you fancy a less formal-sounding nickname for baby!
Desmond Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Desmond is currently #1756 on The Bump
Boy:Desmond is currently #508 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Desmond is currently #797 in U.S. births
Boy:Desmond is currently #275 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#797
in 2023
- 75
from 2022
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