Desired or south
Commonly used as a short form of Desmond or Dezmond, it carries the meaning 'from South Munster'. It is also occasionally associated with the French word 'désiré', meaning 'desired'.
About 7 boys were named Dez in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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