Dempsey vs Kerry

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 #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Kerry Rank #2,690

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Kerry more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Kerry mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dempsey and Kerry boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.