Dempsey vs Dayvon

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 #2,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"variant of Devon: from the Devon region"

Origin: Celtic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dayvon Rank #2,673

Dayvon is more popular, ranked #2673 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Dayvon more popular?

Dayvon is more popular, ranked #2673 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Dayvon mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dayvon means "variant of Devon: from the Devon region" (Celtic origin).

Are Dempsey and Dayvon boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Dayvon is primarily a boy name.