Dempsey vs Child

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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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Child Rank #2,965

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2965 for Child.

Is Dempsey or Child more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Child at #2965 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Child mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Child boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.