Dempsey vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Murray Rank #2,744

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Murray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Murray mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Murray boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.