Dempsey vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Matt Rank #2,802

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Matt more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Matt mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Matt boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.