Des

Q: Is Des a boy or girl name?

Des is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #64688, and as a boy name it ranks #19117.

Q: How popular is the name Des?

Des is ranked #64688 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHS ]

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Girl Name #64,688 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Des is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHS.

Parents who love the name Des often also consider Derek, Tassy, Korine .

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Popularity Over Time

#64,688

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #64,688
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Destiny #482 Desiree #1132 Desire #2197 Destinee #2571 Desirae #2858 Destini #3832 Desi #3974

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Des Chloe

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Des June

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Des Rose

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Des Maya

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Des Charlotte

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Des Ava

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Des Reese

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Des Hannah

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Des Ruth

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Also a Boy Name

Des is also used as a boy name, ranked #19117.

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Similar Names

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Beki Girl Hebrew via English Derek Girl Germanic Shamon Girl Hebrew Shimon Brennda Girl Old Norse Felise Girl Latin Sherdina Girl Hebrew via Dina Charmin Girl French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Des

Is Des a boy or girl name?

Des is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64688. As a boy name, it is ranked #19117. Des is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Des?

Des is pronounced d-EHS.

How popular is the name Des?

Des is currently ranked #64688 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Des a common or rare name?

Des is an uncommon name, ranked #64688 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Des

Des is a girl name .

Is Des a boy or girl name? Des is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,688 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,117. Des is more commonly used as a boy name.

Des is currently ranked #64,688 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Des include Destiny, Desiree, Desire, Destinee, Desirae . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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