Des vs Marcelle

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

Des Rank #19,117
Marcelle Rank #12,360

Marcelle is more popular, ranked #12360 vs #19117 for Des.

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

Marcelle ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Des

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Des or Marcelle more popular?

Marcelle is more popular, ranked #12360 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Marcelle mean?

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

Are Des and Marcelle boy or girl names?

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

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