Dempsey vs Chelsea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Girl #784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chalk wharf, chalk port"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Chelsea Rank #784

Chelsea is more popular, ranked #784 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Chelsea more popular?

Chelsea is more popular, ranked #784 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Chelsea mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chelsea means "chalk wharf, chalk port" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Chelsea boy or girl names?

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