Dempsey vs Heston

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 #2,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement in the brushwood"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Heston Rank #2,876

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2876 for Heston.

Is Dempsey or Heston more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Heston at #2876 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Heston mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Heston means "settlement in the brushwood" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Heston boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Heston is primarily a boy name.