Namesakes
Belgian Prime Ministers:
1 prime minister
Yves Leterme (a.k.a. Désiré) 2008; 2009-2011 
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
2 actors
Fernandel (a.k.a. Désiré) 1903-1971
Koen Crucke (a.k.a. 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