Dempsey vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Hiram mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Hiram boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.