Dempsey vs Dillan

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 #2,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, sea flow"

Origin: Welsh

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dillan Rank #2,887

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Is Dempsey or Dillan more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Dillan mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin).

Are Dempsey and Dillan boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Dillan is primarily a boy name.