Why Desmond Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Desmond” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Desmond” is of Irish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Dnomsed.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ednsdom.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Desmond

The true meaning of ‘Desmond’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Desmond is a name that conveys a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas. You are diplomatic, gentle, intuitive, cooperative, and might even be a psychic. A gifted storyteller, you mesmerize others when you elaborate on the truth. You might not be aware of your powerful presence to others.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Desmond, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.

Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream

Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone

Lucky day(s): Monday

Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber

You are a friend to:

You are an enemy to:

Is The Name Desmond Popular?

“Desmond” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Indiana as reported in the 1978 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in Indiana have the same name as you in 1978. A total of only 538 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1992 with a total of 1,068 babies. That’s a lot of baby Desmonds.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Desmond” was recorded 38,520 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Desmonds to occupy the country of Monaco with an estimated population of 36,297.

The name first appeared in the year 1904 and given to eight newborn babies. (See FAQ) Desmond became a popular boy’s name in the state of Mississippi in the year 1992. It ranked #84 with 43 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1991 in the state of South Carolina with 50 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Mississippi for 4 years from 1987 to 1992 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Desmond” was recorded 37,848 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Desmond, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

More About Names!

350 English Strong Boy Names – Fresh and robust baby names are trendy, especially those with a strong personality. From cute to unique, this list of English boy names is the absolute best. [continue]