Des is of French origin, derived from the Occitan word 'dесs,' which translates to 'of' or 'from.' It serves as a prefix in many compound words and phrases in English, such as 'desire,' 'descendant,' and 'describe.' As a given name, Des is quite uncommon but has been used by some individuals throughout history. The name gained brief popularity during the 20th century but remains rare today.
"The name Des was quite popular in the years 1957 and 1971 with a total of 11 babies born."