Dez vs Maize

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 #5,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"corn, golden grain"

Origin: Taino

American English

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Dez Rank #5,597

Maize Rank #5,416

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Dez or Maize more popular?

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Maize mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin).

Are Dez and Maize boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Maize is primarily a boy name.