Dezmond is a unique spelling variation of Desmond. This version has a trendier feel, while Desmond is still very debonair. As of 2021, Dezmond is only a top 3,700 option for boys, making it rarer than the original.
Meaning of the name Dezmond:
Irish: from the region of Desmond, south Munster
Origin of the name Dezmond:
Dezmond is a spelling variation of the baby name Desmond. Desmond is the English version of the Irish Deasmhumhain. This title represented the region of Desmond, once an Irish kingdom. The surname for families from this area was O'Deasmhumhnaigh. The English versions, Desmond and Dezmond, became popular in the Middle Ages.
Symbolism of the name Dezmond:
Dezmond translates to “south Munster.” It comes from the name Desmond, the anglicized title of a southern Irish region. It comes from the word Deasmhumhain. This symbolic history also gives Dezmond the meaning of “from the region of Desmond.”
Style of the name Dezmond:
Traditional
Gender of the name Dezmond:
Dezmond is a wholesome name for boys.
Pronunciation of the name Dezmond:
DEHZ-mund
Number of syllables in the name Dezmond:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Dezmond:
Dezmond feels mature and formal. It is a strong baby name. This version also has a slightly urban feel.
Alternative spellings for the name Dezmond:
- Dezzmond
- Dezmund
- Dezzmund
- Desmond
- Desmund
Nicknames for the name Dezmond:
- Dez
- Dezzie
- Dezzi
- Dezzy
- Dezi
- Dezo
- Mondy
Popularity of the name Dezmond:
Dezmond is not on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index. As of 2021, it is a top 3,700 option for boys. More specifically, it is number 3,622.
Related names for the name Dezmond:
Great middle names for Dezmond and their meanings:
- August (great, magnificent)
- Rhys (ardent, fiery)
- Sawyer (woodcutter, sawer of wood)
- Harvey (battle worthy, blazing iron)
- Tate (cheerful)
- Garrett (rules by the spear, hard spear, bold spear)
- Ryan (little king)
- Connelly (fierce as a hound)
Famous people with the name Dezmond:
- Dezmond Meeks (R&B singer)