Desmond ♥ Save ▶ Listen Pronunciation [Des-mond] ▶ Gender Male Meaning Man from south Munster Origin Gaelic Variant Forms NameMeaningGenderOrigin Des Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Des. Unisex English Desi Longed for Unisex Latin Desmond Man from south Munster Male Gaelic Esmond Good-looking/ divine protection Male English Famous People Named Desmond Desmond Tutu is a renowned activist from South Africa. Back to the List Try Random Names