Des vs Merion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

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Des Rank #19,117

Merion Rank #19,441

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 vs #19441 for Merion.

Is Des or Merion more popular?

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Des and Merion mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Des and Merion boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.