Dempsey vs Oakes

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 #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Oakes Rank #3,027

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Dempsey or Oakes more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Oakes mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Oakes boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.