Dempsey vs Jamel

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 #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jamel Rank #2,858

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Is Dempsey or Jamel more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jamel mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Dempsey and Jamel boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jamel is primarily a boy name.