Dempsey vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Raylon Kion Knight Cliff

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Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,764
Total SSA Count: 47
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Hershel mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Dempsey and Hershel boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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