Dempsey vs Chesney

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 #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, oak meadow"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Chesney Rank #2,980

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

Is Dempsey or Chesney more popular?

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

What do Dempsey and Chesney mean?

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

Are Dempsey and Chesney boy or girl names?

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