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Desmond

OriginIrish
Meaning"one from south Munster"
GenderBoy

About Desmond

Variation of Desmond

2 syllables.

As of September 2026, Desmond ranked #376 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #265 in 1992, Nameberry popularity #317.

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