Des Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Des Name at a Glance

Name	Des
Meaning	Diminutive of Desmond: From a surname derived from the Irish 'Deas Mumhain' meaning 'South Munster.' Also a diminutive of any name beginning with Des.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Des Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Des means “Diminutive of Desmond: From a surname derived from the Irish 'Deas Mumhain' meaning 'South Munster.' Also a diminutive of any name beginning with Des”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Des Name Origin

Our database records Des under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Des a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Des is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Des

When considering Des for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.