Gender: Male
On the name Desmond Murphy, Desmond means Gracious Defender, Man of the World, Munster, Man from South Munster. Murphy means Seaman or mariner.
The name Desmond Murphy is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Desmond is commonly found in South Africa, Malaysia, Nigeria, and 72 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Desmond is recorded 20,423 times globally, ranking it as the 3,113th most common name worldwide.
Desmond is most prevalent in South Africa, with 3,894 occurrences, making it the 518th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Desmond is found among 1 in every 216 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #518 | 1 : 602 |
| Malaysia | #365 | 1 : 625 |
| Nigeria | #478 | 1 : 404 |
| Singapore | #98 | 1 : 216 |
| United States of America | #1,475 | 1 : 697 |
| United Kingdom | #1,308 | 1 : 645 |
| Ghana | #231 | 1 : 225 |
| Hong Kong | #578 | 1 : 694 |
| Cameroon | #596 | 1 : 864 |
| Canada | #1,365 | 1 : 934 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Desmond from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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