Des
Meaning
"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"
Origin: Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #19,117
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"
Origin: Irish
"island; one who stands apart or is distinguished"
Origin: Arabic
Jazire is more popular, ranked #18990 vs #19117 for Des.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Jazire is more popular, ranked #18990 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.
Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Jazire means "island; one who stands apart or is distinguished" (Arabic origin).
Des is primarily a boy name. Jazire is primarily a boy name.