Des vs Taves

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #18,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of great stature, the great one"

Origin: English

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Des Rank #19,117

Taves Rank #18,388

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 vs #19117 for Des.

Is Des or Taves more popular?

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Taves mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Taves means "of great stature, the great one" (English origin).

Are Des and Taves boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Taves is primarily a boy name.