Desmond
Desmond: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdΙzmΙnd/
Meaning and origin of Desmond
- A male given name transferred from the surname; popular in Britain in the first half of the twentieth century.
Etymology
From Irish Γ Deasmhumhnaigh.
How popular is Desmond?
Since 1880, 233 girls and 40,031 boys in the U.S. have been named Desmond (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5953 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #376 for boys, with 839 babies given the name.
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Desmond FAQ
What does the name Desmond mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname; popular in Britain in the first half of the twentieth century. From Irish Γ Deasmhumhnaigh.
What is the origin of the name Desmond?
Desmond is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Desmond?
Since 1880, 233 girls and 40,031 boys in the U.S. have been named Desmond (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5953 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #376 for boys, with 839 babies given the name.
Is Desmond a boy or girl name?
Desmond is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 233 girls and 40,031 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.