Desiree
Meaning
"desired, longed for"
Origin: French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,132
- Total SSA Count
- 213
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Desi, Dee, Raye
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"desired, longed for"
Origin: French
"pearl"
Origin: Greek via Latin
Desiree is more popular, ranked #1132 vs #1213 for Margaux.
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Desiree is more popular, ranked #1132 compared to Margaux at #1213 in the United States.
Desiree means "desired, longed for" (French origin). Margaux means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).
Desiree is primarily a girl name. Margaux is primarily a girl name.