Bray vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bray Rank #2,828

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Bray or Dempsey more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Bray and Dempsey mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bray and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.