Quick answer
Desmond is a boy name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈdɛz.mənd/.
Meaning and history
Anglicized form of Irish Deasmhumhain meaning "south Munster", referring to the region of Desmond in southern Ireland, formerly a kingdom. It can also come from the related surname (an Anglicized form of Ó Deasmhumhnaigh ), which indicated a person who came from that region. A famous bearer is the South African archbishop and activist Desmond Tutu (1931-2021).
Notes and context
Usage: english, irish