Desmond

Pronunciation: [ d-EHZM-uhnd ]

Girl Name #60,664 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Desmond is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHZM-uhnd.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #60,664
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Des Dey Desie Desmie

Also a Boy Name

Desmond is also used as a boy name, ranked #369.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desmond

Is Desmond a boy or girl name?

Desmond is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #60664. As a boy name, it is ranked #369. Desmond is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Desmond?

Desmond is pronounced d-EHZM-uhnd.

How popular is the name Desmond?

Desmond is currently ranked #60664 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Desmond?

Common nicknames for Desmond include Des, Dey, Desie, and Desmie.

Is Desmond a common or rare name?

Desmond is an uncommon name, ranked #60664 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Desmond

Desmond is a girl name .

Is Desmond a boy or girl name? Desmond is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,664 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #369. Desmond is more commonly used as a boy name.

Desmond is currently ranked #60,664 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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