Des vs Bow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

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Des Rank #19,117

Bow Rank #7,500

Bow is more popular, ranked #7500 vs #19117 for Des.

Is Des or Bow more popular?

Bow is more popular, ranked #7500 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Bow mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin).

Are Des and Bow boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Bow is primarily a boy name.