Dempsey vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Dempsey or Ferrin more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ferrin mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.