Desmond Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector, refused to carry a weapon in World War II. Instead, he served as a medic and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa, a story portrayed in the film “Hacksaw Ridge”​

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A Deep Dive

Desmond Overview

Meaning

From South munster, gracious defender

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Gaelic name “Deas-Mhumhna”

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛz.mənd/

Popularity

Desmond is especially popular in Ireland and the United States. In the USA, Desmond ranked 401st for boys in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Modern, Earthy, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Noble, charismatic, intelligent, resilient

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Desmond is often associated with St. Desmond, reflecting a cultural and historical richness in Ireland.

Name Day

May 30th (Ireland)
A Deep Dive

Desmond Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Desmund, Desmyn, Desmondo, Desmondus

Common Nicknames

Dez, Desi, D, Mond, Dezzie

Diminutives

Des, Dezzy, Mon

Famous People

  • Desmond Tutu
    (South African Bishop)
  • Desmond Dekker
    (Jamaican Musician)
  • Desmond Llewelyn
    (British Actor)
  • Desmond Harrington
    (American Actor)
  • Desmond Morris
    (English Zoologist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Desmond Hume
    ("Lost," TV Series)
  • Desmond Miles
    ("Assassin's Creed," Video Game Series)
  • Desmond Doss
    ("Hacksaw Ridge," Film)
  • Desmond Harrington
    ("Dexter," TV Series)
  • "Desmond's"
    (TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Desmond?

Desmond means “gracious defender” or “from South Munster.” It represents a personality that is both protective and kind-hearted, embodying a blend of strength and benevolence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Desmond?

Desmond originates from the Irish name “Deas-Mhumhna,” which refers to the South Munster region in Ireland. The name has evolved through the centuries, influenced by Irish and Anglo-Norman heritage.

Desmond Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Desmond in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3532021#3622022#4012023
Top 3 Rankings#2651992#2871990#3011985

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Desmond

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023401
(-39 from 2022)
789
(-116 from 2022)
0.04309
2022362
(-9 from 2021)
905
(-15 from 2021)
0.04832
2021353
(+8 from 2020)
920
(+59 from 2020)
0.04910
2020361
(+8 from 2019)
861
(-2 from 2019)
0.04655
2019369
(-45 from 2018)
863
(-166 from 2018)
0.04491
2018324
(+3 from 2017)
1029
(-17 from 2017)
0.05294
2017327
(+44 from 2016)
1046
(+152 from 2016)
0.05285
2016371
(-20 from 2015)
894
(-68 from 2015)
0.04413
2015351
(-21 from 2014)
962
(-73 from 2014)
0.04705
2014330
(-1 from 2013)
1035
(+51 from 2013)
0.05051
2013329
(+10 from 2012)
984
(+60 from 2012)
0.04870
2012339
(+16 from 2011)
924
(+81 from 2011)
0.04554
2011355
(-6 from 2010)
843
(-35 from 2010)
0.04150
2010349
(+35 from 2009)
878
(+90 from 2009)
0.04274
2009384
(+28 from 2008)
788
(+68 from 2008)
0.03715
2008412
(+13 from 2007)
720
(+44 from 2007)
0.03302
2007425
(+38 from 2006)
676
(+93 from 2006)
0.03052
2006463
(+8 from 2005)
583
(+53 from 2005)
0.02659
2005471
(-5 from 2004)
530
(-13 from 2004)
0.02491
2004466
(-12 from 2003)
543
(-13 from 2003)
0.02569
2003454
(-33 from 2002)
556
(-28 from 2002)
0.02646
2002421
(-24 from 2001)
584
(-52 from 2001)
0.02826
2001397
(-22 from 2000)
636
(-63 from 2000)
0.03075
2000375
(-24 from 1999)
699
(-43 from 1999)
0.03347
1999351
(+1 from 1998)
742
(+1 from 1998)
0.03639
1998352
(-44 from 1997)
741
(-144 from 1997)
0.03654
1997308
(+67 from 1996)
885
(+259 from 1996)
0.04430
1996375
(-14 from 1995)
626
(-41 from 1995)
0.03124
1995361
(-2 from 1994)
667
(-3 from 1994)
0.03316
1994359
(-24 from 1993)
670
(-82 from 1993)
0.03287
1993335
(-70 from 1992)
752
(-316 from 1992)
0.03641
1992265
(+43 from 1991)
1068
(+233 from 1991)
0.05088
1991308
(-21 from 1990)
835
(-36 from 1990)
0.03939
1990287
(+28 from 1989)
871
(+112 from 1989)
0.04047
1989315
(+1 from 1988)
759
(+67 from 1988)
0.03621
1988316
(+23 from 1987)
692
(+98 from 1987)
0.03456
1987339
(-37 from 1986)
594
(-82 from 1986)
0.03046
1986302
(-1 from 1985)
676
(-1 from 1985)
0.03518
1985301
(+128 from 1984)
677
(+300 from 1984)
0.03518
1984429
(+10 from 1983)
377
(+21 from 1983)
0.02009
1983439
(+15 from 1982)
356
No change from 1982
0.01910
1982454
(-31 from 1981)
356
(-31 from 1981)
0.01886
1981423
(-76 from 1980)
387
(-141 from 1980)
0.02078
1980347
(+36 from 1979)
528
(+85 from 1979)
0.02847
1979383
(-51 from 1978)
443
(-85 from 1978)
0.02473
1978332
(+75 from 1977)
528
(+158 from 1977)
0.03090
1977407
(+90 from 1976)
370
(+113 from 1976)
0.02165
1976497
(+22 from 1975)
257
(+17 from 1975)
0.01574
1975519
(-71 from 1974)
240
(-73 from 1974)
0.01479
1974448
(+19 from 1973)
313
(+34 from 1973)
0.01920
1973467
(+34 from 1972)
279
(+33 from 1972)
0.01729
1972501
(+33 from 1971)
246
(+21 from 1971)
0.01469
1971534
(+96 from 1970)
225
(+60 from 1970)
0.01238
1970630
(+57 from 1969)
165
(+33 from 1969)
0.00866
1969687
(-21 from 1968)
132
(+5 from 1968)
0.00722
1968666
(-51 from 1967)
127
(-21 from 1967)
0.00715
1967615
(+57 from 1966)
148
(+27 from 1966)
0.00832
1966672
(-7 from 1965)
121
(-3 from 1965)
0.00666
1965665
No change from 1964
124
(-10 from 1964)
0.00654
1964665
(+60 from 1963)
134
(+18 from 1963)
0.00661
1963725
(+38 from 1962)
116
(+16 from 1962)
0.00562
1962763
(+30 from 1961)
100
(+8 from 1961)
0.00476
1961793
(+32 from 1960)
92
(+7 from 1960)
0.00427
1960825
(+168 from 1959)
85
(+25 from 1959)
0.00393
1959993
(+180 from 1958)
60
(+17 from 1958)
0.00277
19581173
(-84 from 1957)
43
(-6 from 1957)
0.00200
19571089
(-90 from 1956)
49
(-7 from 1956)
0.00224
1956999
(-50 from 1955)
56
(-6 from 1955)
0.00261
1955949
(-31 from 1954)
62
(-3 from 1954)
0.00297
1954918
(+184 from 1953)
65
(+21 from 1953)
0.00314
19531102
(+196 from 1952)
44
(+11 from 1952)
0.00220
19521298
(-201 from 1951)
33
(-10 from 1951)
0.00167
19511097
(+84 from 1950)
43
(+6 from 1950)
0.00225
19501181
(+253 from 1949)
37
(+11 from 1949)
0.00203
19491434
(-88 from 1948)
26
(-3 from 1948)
0.00144
19481346
(-133 from 1947)
29
(-7 from 1947)
0.00163
19471213
(+44 from 1946)
36
(+5 from 1946)
0.00194
19461257
(+121 from 1945)
31
(+8 from 1945)
0.00188
19451378
(+105 from 1944)
23
(+2 from 1944)
0.00168
19441483
(-24 from 1943)
21
(-2 from 1943)
0.00151
19431459
(+222 from 1942)
23
(+5 from 1942)
0.00158
19421681
(-348 from 1941)
18
(-7 from 1941)
0.00128
19411333
(+469 from 1940)
25
(+10 from 1940)
0.00199
19401802
(-344 from 1939)
15
(-6 from 1939)
0.00126
19391458
(-61 from 1938)
21
(-2 from 1938)
0.00185
19381397
(+6 from 1937)
23
No change from 1937
0.00202
19371403
(+236 from 1936)
23
(+6 from 1936)
0.00210
19361639
(-249 from 1935)
17
(-7 from 1935)
0.00160
19351390
(+393 from 1934)
24
(+8 from 1934)
0.00224
19341783
(-327 from 1933)
16
(-6 from 1933)
0.00151
19331456
(-202 from 1932)
22
(-7 from 1932)
0.00216
19321254
(-85 from 1931)
29
(-5 from 1931)
0.00270
19311169
(+162 from 1930)
34
(+5 from 1930)
0.00318
19301331
(+8 from 1929)
29
(+1 from 1929)
0.00257
19291339
(+43 from 1928)
28
No change from 1928
0.00253
19281382
(-115 from 1927)
28
(-5 from 1927)
0.00245
19271267
(-304 from 1926)
33
(-17 from 1926)
0.00284
1926963
(+283 from 1925)
50
(+17 from 1925)
0.00437
19251246
(-113 from 1924)
33
(-7 from 1924)
0.00287
19241133
(-179 from 1923)
40
(-12 from 1923)
0.00342
1923954
(-114 from 1922)
52
(-14 from 1922)
0.00459
1922840
(+520 from 1921)
66
(+36 from 1921)
0.00587
19211360
(+387 from 1920)
30
(+10 from 1920)
0.00264
19201747
(+316 from 1919)
20
(+5 from 1919)
0.00182
19192063
(-524 from 1918)
15
(-8 from 1918)
0.00148
19181539
(-11 from 1917)
23
(+1 from 1917)
0.00219
19171528
(-322 from 1916)
22
(-8 from 1916)
0.00229
19161206
(+394 from 1915)
30
(+11 from 1915)
0.00325
19151600
(-55 from 1914)
19
(+3 from 1914)
0.00216
19141545
(-289 from 1913)
16
(-1 from 1913)
0.00234
19131256
(+490 from 1912)
17
(+8 from 1912)
0.00317
19121746
(-6 from 1911)
9
(+4 from 1911)
0.00199
19111740
(-547 from 1910)
5
(-3 from 1910)
0.00207
19101193
(+24 from 1908)
8
(+2 from 1908)
0.00384
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19081217
(-343 from 1904)
6
(-2 from 1904)
0.00361
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1904874
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00578
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Desmond

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3112021#4242022#3802023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5152021#6202022#6972023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3262021#3342022#3662023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4752021#4142022#5452023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4702021#4402022#6122023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2942021#2442022#3552023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4452021#3882022#6422023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2672021#4012022#3252023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4952021#4262022#4952023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4042021#2732022#4122023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3192021#3082022#3322023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5092021#4552022#4032023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3302021#3652022#4002023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5622021#5742022#4852023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3492021#3322022#2722023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4042021#3542022#3282023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5592019#4172020#4892022

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2182021#2172022#1882023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3742021#3222022#4792023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6112021#3362022#4362023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1932021#2472022#2292023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3442021#3692022#5382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3182021#3192022#4862023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2582021#3352022#3322023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4222021#3612022#5802023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2902021#3582022#3872023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3832021#3572022#2962023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1982021#1922022#1722023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6372021#5082022#5172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3012021#2852022#2612023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5002020#2392022#4052023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2562021#2482022#3242023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3282021#4582022#4312023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1932017#1692019#992021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4142021#4042022#2742023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1841998#1942000#2842017

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4292021#3662022#4242023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2282018#2262019#2592022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3092018#5152021#5992022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2112021#1372022#2072023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2412021#2482022#1812023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4492020#3812021#4512022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1632020#2152021#2222023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3042017#2562018#3072022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1832020#1892021#1542022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2142015#1852016#2112020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2292012#2552015#1882018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2532012#2522015#2302020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2522012#2032020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1092023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1432010

Popularity Rankings for Desmond in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#951954#981955#991956

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3802021#4152022#2222023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3072005#3782008#3422015

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3992011#4542016#3262023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3701991#4611992#4591994

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4982021#5722022#6602023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8842015#8212018#9782019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Desmond a Name for Boys or Girls?

Desmond is mostly a boy’s name. It’s stylish yet timeless, making it a great pick for modern parents looking for a strong name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Desmond

Desmond in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Desmond Tutu (Bishop, 1931–2021): A South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist who played a significant role in the fight against apartheid.
  • Desmond Dekker (Musician, 1941–2006): A Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer-songwriter, one of the pioneers of reggae music.
  • Desmond Llewelyn (Actor, 1914–1999): A British actor famous for playing Q in the James Bond series.
  • Desmond Harrington (Actor, born 1976): An American actor known for his roles in TV series like "Dexter" and "Gossip Girl."
  • Desmond Morris (Zoologist, born 1928): An English zoologist, ethologist, and author known for his work on human behavior and his book "The Naked Ape."
  • Desmond Doss (War Hero, 1919–2006): An American combat medic who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during World War II without carrying a weapon.
  • Desmond Howard (Athlete, born 1970): An American former professional football player and Heisman Trophy winner.
  • Desmond Clark (Athlete, born 1977): A former American football tight end who played in the NFL, mostly with the Chicago Bears.
  • Desmond Hume ("Lost," 2004 TV Series): A former monk and soldier who becomes an essential part of the survivors' journey on the mysterious island.
  • Desmond Miles ("Assassin's Creed," 2007 Video Game Series): A bartender who discovers he is a descendant of a long line of assassins.
  • Desmond Doss ("Hacksaw Ridge," 2016 Film): A conscientious objector who served as a combat medic during World War II and saved many lives.
  • Desmond Harrington ("Dexter," 2006 TV Series): An actor who plays Detective Joey Quinn, a key character in the crime drama series.
  • "Desmond's" (1989 TV Series): A British sitcom that revolves around the life of a barber named Desmond in Peckham, London.
  • None

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