Desmond vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Desmond Rank #369

Augustine Rank #553

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #553 for Augustine.

Is Desmond or Augustine more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Augustine mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Desmond and Augustine boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.