Dempsey vs Jeff

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 #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jeff Rank #2,932

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Dempsey or Jeff more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jeff mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Jeff boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.