Dempsey vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Chong Rank #31,507

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Dempsey or Chong more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Chong mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Dempsey and Chong boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.