Of or from; also a Chinese virtue
In Romance languages like French or Spanish, 'De' is a preposition meaning 'of' or 'from', often used as a prefix in noble surnames. In Chinese, it is a distinct name (εΎ·) representing virtue, morality, or heart. In English-speaking contexts, it is most frequently used as a short form or nickname for names starting with the 'De-' prefix.
Less common today
De isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,809 in 1992.
Chinese actor and model known for his fit physique in old age
Influential hip hop trio (group name)
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
