Dempsey vs Darion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,709
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Darion Rank #2,709

Darion is more popular, ranked #2709 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Darion more popular?

Darion is more popular, ranked #2709 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Darion mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dempsey and Darion boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Darion is primarily a boy name.

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