Dempsey vs Jody

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 #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Jody Rank #2,692

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Jody more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jody mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Jody boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.