Desmond
A boy's name of English, Latin, Irish and Anglo Saxon origin, ranked #376 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #376
- Best ever
- #264 in 1992
- US births since 1880
- 40,264
- Born in 2025
- 839
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Man of the world
- From south Munster
- Happy defender
- Protective grace
Births 1904–2025
Peak 1,080 in 1992. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA3,664
- TX2,858
- NY2,662
- GA1,941
- FL1,783
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 91% of this name's national total.