Dempsey vs Kelsy

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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Girl #5,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ship island"

Origin: Old English (Cenel + eg)

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Kelsy Rank #5,595

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #5595 for Kelsy.

Is Dempsey or Kelsy more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Kelsy at #5595 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Kelsy mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kelsy means "ship island" (Old English (Cenel + eg) origin).

Are Dempsey and Kelsy boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Kelsy is primarily a girl name.