What does the name Desmond mean?

The first name Desmond means “from south munster”.

Where does the name Desmond come from?

Desmond has its roots in Celtic.

Desmond is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Desmond is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“from south munster”

Origin: Celtic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 32 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Desmond Tutu Desmond Morris Desmond Doss Desmond Llewelyn Desmond Dekker Desmond Harrington Desmond Connell Desmond Bane Desmond Mason Desmond Armstrong

Desmond is a masculine first name meaning “from south munster”, with roots in Celtic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Desmond mean?: The first name Desmond means “from south munster”.
Where does the name Desmond come from?: Desmond has its roots in Celtic.
Is Desmond a girls' or boys' name?: Desmond is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Desmond?: Desmond is a relatively uncommon first name.

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