Dempsey vs Jansen

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 #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jansen mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Dempsey and Jansen boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.