Des vs Korine

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

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Korine

Girl #64,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,542
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kori, Kor, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Des Rank #19,117
Korine Rank #64,542

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 vs #64542 for Korine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Des ___

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

Korine ___

  • Korine Marie
  • Korine Louise
  • Korine Anne
  • Korine Elise
  • Korine Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Des

Wes Gus Finn Bram Cal

If you choose Korine

Simone Yvette Renee Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Des or Korine more popular?

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 compared to Korine at #64542 in the United States.

What do Des and Korine mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Korine means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Des and Korine boy or girl names?

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

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