Dempsey vs Mills

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 #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Mills Rank #2,920

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Dempsey or Mills more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Mills mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Mills boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.