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Des vs Ice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,117
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ice

Boy #18,808 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"frozen water, crystalline coolness"

Origin: Old English is

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,808
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Des Rank #19,117
Ice Rank #18,808

Ice is more popular, ranked #18808 vs #19117 for Des.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Des or Ice more popular?

Ice is more popular, ranked #18808 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Ice mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Ice means "frozen water, crystalline coolness" (Old English is origin).

Are Des and Ice boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Ice is primarily a boy name.

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