Arlee vs Des

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,117
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlee Rank #3,819
Des Rank #19,117

Arlee is more popular, ranked #3819 vs #19117 for Des.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlee ___

  • Arlee Grace
  • Arlee Mae
  • Arlee Jane
  • Arlee Louise
  • Arlee Kate
  • Arlee Belle

Des ___

  • Des William
  • Des James
  • Des Patrick
  • Des Michael
  • Des Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlee

Harley Marley Brinley Paisley Finley

If you choose Des

Wes Gus Finn Bram Cal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlee or Des more popular?

Arlee is more popular, ranked #3819 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Arlee and Des mean?

Arlee means "hare meadow" (Old English origin). Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin).

Are Arlee and Des boy or girl names?

Arlee is primarily a girl name. Des is primarily a boy name.

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