Desmund is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “From South Munster (variant of Desmond)”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
DEZ-mund
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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