Desmond Name Meaning
The name Desmond comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Desmond below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Desmond Name Meaning
English, IrishFrom an Irish surname which was derived from Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster", originally indicating a person who came from that region in Ireland.
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