Dempsey vs Mace

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 #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Mace Rank #2,832

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Mace more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Mace mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Dempsey and Mace boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.