Desmond
DEHZ-muhnd
Popularity
#368
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
39,419
Peak Year
#1,079 in 1992
First Recorded
1904
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Irish surname and given name meaning 'from South Munster.' It comes from Deasmhumhaim, meaning South Munster.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Desmond Tutu
South African cleric and anti-apartheid activist
Desmond Harrington
American actor, notably in Dexter
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