Des vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Des

Wes Gus Finn Bram Cal

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Des or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Des at #19117 in the United States.

What do Des and Theodore mean?

Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Des and Theodore boy or girl names?

Des is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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