Desmond

Male

Meaning

Place Name In Ireland

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/dɛzmənd/

Traits associated with the name Desmond:

Dogs named Desmond tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Desmond?

Naming your dog Desmond suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature or have a fondness for the name itself.

Is Desmond a good dog name?

Desmond has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Desmond isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,396
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Desmond is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Desmond was, in the past month, the 4907th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Desmond is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Desmond was viewed 23 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Desmond's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Desmond is most adored in New Jersey, Washington and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, Arizona and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Desmond.

Most popular breeds named Desmond:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. Pug
  4. Cairn Terrier
  5. Yorkshire Terrier

Desmond is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "man from South Munster," an Irish region.

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "man from South Munster".

Dog names like Desmond:

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Desmond dog name meaning

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