Dempsey vs Hanson

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 #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Hanson mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Dempsey and Hanson boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.