Dez vs Deagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Boy #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Dez Rank #5,597

Deagan Rank #5,530

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Dez or Deagan more popular?

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Deagan mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dez and Deagan boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Deagan is primarily a boy name.