Dempsey vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Ferry Rank #32,658

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Dempsey or Ferry more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ferry mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Dempsey and Ferry boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.