Des vs Octavia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Des Rank #19,117
Octavia Rank #294

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 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

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Des

Wes Gus Finn Bram Cal

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Des or Octavia more popular?

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Octavia mean?

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

Are Des and Octavia boy or girl names?

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

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