Name:
Desmond
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Gaelic, Irish
Meaning:
Desmond is an ancient and very respected Irish name. It is a locational name meaning that the bearer came from a certain locality. The name Desmond itself comes from two Gaelic words, “deas” which means 'South' and “mumhan” which means 'Munster'. The name therefore meant a person coming from South Munster, a region in Ireland.
Pronunciation:
DEZ-mənd
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Desmond:
Desmond Allison : football player
Desmond Beatty : baseball player
Desmond Clark : football player
Desmond Harrington : actor
Desmond Mason : baseball player