Desire

Pronunciation: [ d-ihz-EYE-er ]

Boy Name #6,919 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Desire is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ihz-EYE-er.

Parents who love the name Desire often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,919
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Desi #3219

Nicknames

Des Dey Desie Desiie

Also a Girl Name

Desire is also used as a girl name, ranked #2197.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire

Is Desire a boy or girl name?

Desire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6919. As a girl name, it is ranked #2197. Desire is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Desire?

Desire is pronounced d-ihz-EYE-er.

How popular is the name Desire?

Desire is currently ranked #6919 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Desire?

Common nicknames for Desire include Des, Dey, Desie, and Desiie.

Is Desire a common or rare name?

Desire is an uncommon name, ranked #6919 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Desire

Desire is a boy name .

Is Desire a boy or girl name? Desire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,919 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,197. Desire is more commonly used as a girl name.

Desire is currently ranked #6,919 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Desire include Des, Dey, Desie, and Desiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Desire include Desi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.