Dempsey vs Gareth

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 #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Gareth mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Dempsey and Gareth boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.