Dempsey vs Hazel

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 #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hazel Rank #2,841

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Hazel mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Hazel boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a boy name.