Dempsey name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Gaelic
Usage: English and Irish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dempsey d(e)-mp-sey
Meaning: From the Judge's Meadow, Proud One and Descendant of Diomasach
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Dempsey meaning and origin

What does Dempsey mean?

Of Old Irish and Gaelic origin, Customary and Enduring Dempsey is used in English and Irish, Dempsey means "From the Judge's Meadow, Proud One or Descendant of Diomasach" is given to both genders.

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How do I pronounce Dempsey?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Dempsey as d(e)-mp-sey. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., dem-psey.

Variants of Dempsey

Dempsea

Names that rhyme with Dempsey

How popular is the name Dempsey?

Dempsey was a common name in United States. Over 4197 babies have been named Dempsey since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1880,. However after 153 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Dempsey is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 37 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 233 babies in England and Wales have been named Dempsey.

It had a short run of 9 years on France boy names chart.

Also, Dempsey is a familiar name in Philippines and Brazil. According to our estimate, over 4000 babies have been named Dempsey globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023233459417734
2022260051488127
2021206570457529
2020249551499125
2019222662453930
2018238355499026
2017208966581421
2016200971544424
2015199972398837
2014163994465530
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Dempsey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands32850
Sweden3250
Norway3250

What numerology tells about Dempsey?

You like people too but prefer your solitude. You never allow yourself to explore your options, do whatever the hell you want to do at the moment, and act as you feel, and not as others expect you to act. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. You like to insult people in order to awaken their motivation and practically ‘force' them to prove they can do something. Nothing can stop them from achieving what they intended.

Other names similar to Dempsey, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Fianna means Going Back to the Warrior Hordes of Fionn Maccool In Celtic Mythology or A Warrior Huntress is used chiefly in Irish generally given to baby girls is originated from Irish
  •  Sloan - Persistent and Acclaimed Sloan chiefly is used in English and Irish aimed at both sexes that originated from Old Irish and Gaelic, meaning of Sloan is "Descendant of Sluaghadhán or Warrior"
  •  Reamonn - Boy name Reamonn means "Protector or Advice" predominantly used in Irish is of Germanic origin
  •  Eanna - Meaning of Eanna is Bird-Like and The Element Éan Which Means Bird is of Irish and Gaelic origin, used in Irish is a unisex name. Eanna is resulted from Enda.
  •  Derey - Girl name Derey means "Dear, Loved and As An Oak" is originated from Irish. Derey is derived from Derry.

Middle names for Dempsey

These mushrooming and familiar middle names fit well with Dempsey.

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Sibling Names for Dempsey

If you have chosen Dempsey as your baby's name, it's only natural to start thinking about sibling names that would complement it. Whether you're looking for something classic, trendy or unique, here are some great options to consider.

Names for Dempsey's sister

Names for Dempsey's brother

Famous people named Dempsey

  • Dempsey Burges, Democratic-Republican U.S. Congressman
  • Dempsey Bob, Northwest Coast woodcarver and sculptor
  • Dempsey Wilson, American racecar driver
  • Dempsey Pappion, American film and television actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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