Des vs Alioth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

American Arabic

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Des Rank #19,117

Alioth Rank #18,817

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 vs #19117 for Des.

Is Des or Alioth more popular?

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Alioth mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin).

Are Des and Alioth boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Alioth is primarily a boy name.