Dempsey vs Calen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, powerful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Calen Rank #2,750

Calen is more popular, ranked #2750 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Calen more popular?

Calen is more popular, ranked #2750 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Calen mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Calen means "slender, powerful in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Calen boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Calen is primarily a boy name.