Des

What does the baby name Des mean? Learn about what Des means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Des - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Des: D-E-S, is a 3-letter male given name.
Meaning of Des: Names beginning with des, short form of names starting with des, short for names beginning with des.
Origin of Des: The name 'Des' is a diminutive form of the name Desmond. It originated in Ireland and is derived from the Irish surname Ó Deasmhumhnaigh, which means 'descendant of the man from Desmond'. The term 'Desmond' refers to an ancient territory located in County Cork and County Kerry in southwestern Ireland.; American Names; English Names; Irish Names
Popularity of Des: The popularity of the name 'Des' has varied over time. It has not been consistently ranked among the top names in any particular country. However, it has been used as a given name for boys in English-speaking countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.; Des currently has 7 likes, and is in the top 8% of liked boy's names. The name Nyles is slightly more popular than Des.

Etymology of Des

The name 'Des' is a shortened form of the name Desmond. The name Desmond is derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Deasmhumhain', which means 'South Munster'. Munster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, and South Munster refers to the southern part of this province.

Cultural Significance of Des

The name 'Des' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance beyond its connection to the Irish surname Ó Deasmhumhnaigh. However, the name Desmond has historical associations with the Desmond Rebellions, a series of uprisings against English rule in Ireland during the 16th century.