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Dez
How to Pronounce Dez
Pronounced DEZ /ˈdɛz/High
Meaning: A pet form of Desmond ('from South Munster', Irish) or Desean/Desmond-style names; a bold short nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dez is a pet form of Desmond — from Irish, 'a man of South Munster' — and of the De- names like Desean and Demetrius (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sporty, bold modern short name (the football star Dez Bryant; said 'DEZ').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-pet-form at the root, and sporty.
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What does the name Dez mean?
Dez is a pet form of Desmond ('from South Munster') and the De- names; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Dez?
It's said DEZ /ˈdɛz/ — one syllable.
Is Dez a boy or girl name?
Dez is a boy's name.
How popular is Dez?
Dez is a rare name in the U.S.