Dempsey vs Callister

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 #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Callister Rank #43,579

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dempsey or Callister more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Callister mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Callister boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.