Dempsey vs Davy

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 #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish American

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Davy Rank #2,844

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Davy more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Davy mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Davy boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.