Dez is of Latin origin and means 'from the south'. It's often used as a short form for names like Desert, Desiderius, or Decimus.
The name Dez saw a significant increase in popularity between 2012 and 2015, with a notable spike in 2014 (31 births) and 2015 (44 births). However, the number of births has been declining since then, reaching a low of 15 in 2023. Overall, there have been 332 births named Dez from 1999 to 2023.