Des Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
69% Masculine / 31% Feminine
Meaning:
Des is a shortened form of Desmond and has Irish origins.
Meaning of the Name Des
Des is a shortened form of the name Desmond, which has Irish origins. The name Desmond comes from the Irish surname deasmumhain, meaning 'south Munster'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'deas' meaning 'south' and 'Mumhan' referring to the province of Munster in Ireland. In Irish mythology, Munster was associated with prosperity and beauty. Des is a modern and trendy name with a strong Irish heritage.
Popularity of the Name Des
The popularity for the name Des peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 6 births, which ranked number 11,759 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Des had the most female births in 1955 with 5, which ranked number 5,827 out of 6,729 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 6, which ranked number 4,374 out of 5,654 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Des
Popularity of Des by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Des. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Des in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Des is a great pick!
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