Dempsey vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Gideon mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.