Dempsey vs Jayse

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 #2,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"healer"

Origin: Greek via Jason

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jayse Rank #2,864

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2864 for Jayse.

Is Dempsey or Jayse more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Jayse at #2864 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jayse mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jayse means "healer" (Greek via Jason origin).

Are Dempsey and Jayse boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jayse is primarily a boy name.