Dempsey vs Jeter

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 #2,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who throws, thrower"

Origin: Old French

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jeter Rank #2,919

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2919 for Jeter.

Is Dempsey or Jeter more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Jeter at #2919 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jeter mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jeter means "one who throws, thrower" (Old French origin).

Are Dempsey and Jeter boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jeter is primarily a boy name.