Dempsey vs Jaydan

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 #2,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew via Jadon

American African-American Contemporary

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jaydan Rank #2,771

Jaydan is more popular, ranked #2771 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Jaydan more popular?

Jaydan is more popular, ranked #2771 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jaydan mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jaydan means "God has heard" (Hebrew via Jadon origin).

Are Dempsey and Jaydan boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jaydan is primarily a boy name.