Belgian Prime Ministers: 1 prime minister
Yves Leterme (middle name Désiré)   2008; 2009-2011  
Notable Actors and Entertainers: 2 actors
Fernandel (middle name Désiré)   1903-1971  
Koen Crucke (middle name Desiré)   1952-  
Olympic Medalists: 1 bronze
(bronze) Désiré Mérchez   1900   swimming - 200 m team  
Other Leaders: 1 president, 1 prime minister
Prime Minister Severinus Desiré Emanuels   1958-1963   Suriname  
President Desi Bouterse (a.k.a. Desiré)   2010-2020   Suriname  
Saints: 1 blessed
Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval   1803-1864