Dempsey vs Galen

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 #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Galen Rank #2,747

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Galen more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Galen mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Dempsey and Galen boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.