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Desire vs Desire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desire

Boy #6,919 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin (desiderare)

Cultural Roots

French Latin American American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,919
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Desire

Girl #2,197 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"longed for; wished for"

Origin: Latin (desideratus)

Cultural Roots

French American African-American Haitian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,197
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Desire Rank #6,919
Desire Rank #2,197

Desire is more popular, ranked #2197 vs #6919 for Desire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desire or Desire more popular?

Desire is more popular, ranked #2197 compared to Desire at #6919 in the United States.

What do Desire and Desire mean?

Desire means "desired, longed for" (Latin (desiderare) origin). Desire means "longed for; wished for" (Latin (desideratus) origin).

Are Desire and Desire boy or girl names?

Desire is primarily a boy name. Desire is primarily a girl name.

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