What origin is the name Desmond?

Desmond comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Desmond a popular name?

Desmond is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Desmond?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Desmond — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Desmond

Q: Is Desmond a rare name?

Yes. Desmond does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Desmond

Desmond

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Desmond is an irish boy's name meaning "From south munster; one from s muenster; from a surname derived from the irish deas mumhain meaning south munster; from south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.)".

Parents who choose Desmond pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "From south munster; one from s muenster; from a surname derived from the irish deas mumhain meaning south munster; from south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.)". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

From south munster; one from s muenster; from a surname derived from the irish deas mumhain meaning south munster; from south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.)

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Desmond

Very rare in US records

What does Desmond mean?

Desmond is a boy name of irish origin meaning "From south munster; one from s muenster; from a surname derived from the irish deas mumhain meaning south munster; from south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.)".