Reece vs Desmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English African Jamaican

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Reece Rank #455

Desmond Rank #369

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Desmond more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Desmond mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reece and Desmond boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.