Dempsey vs Colston

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 #2,839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one's town"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Colston Rank #2,839

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Colston more popular?

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Colston mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colston means "dark one's town" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Colston boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Colston is primarily a boy name.