Darryn 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

Darryn Rank #19,176
Des Rank #19,117

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 vs #19176 for Darryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darryn ___

No pairings available yet.

Des ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryn or Des more popular?

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 compared to Darryn at #19176 in the United States.

What do Darryn and Des mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin).

Are Darryn and Des boy or girl names?

Darryn is primarily a boy name. Des is primarily a boy name.

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