Chesney vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chesney

Girl #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, oak meadow"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Chesney Rank #2,980

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2980 for Chesney.

Is Chesney or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Chesney at #2980 in the United States.

What do Chesney and Dempsey mean?

Chesney means "oak grove, oak meadow" (Old French/Norman origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chesney and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Chesney is primarily a girl name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.