Desmond

Desmond Meaning & Origin

About Desmond
The name Desmond is of Irish origin and means "gracious defender" or "one who is blessed." It is derived from the Gaelic name Deas-Mhumhna, which refers to the southern region of Ireland. Desmond is a name that conveys qualities of kindness, generosity, and protection, reflecting a person who is known for their graciousness and ability to defend others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Desmond are male.

Desmond Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.07% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TSMNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D025053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 Z M AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›zmΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TSMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Desmond in Braille

Here's how to represent Desmond in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Desmond in braille

How to Spell the Name Desmond in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Desmond using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Desmond in sign language

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