Dempsey vs Oshea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Jeter Tobin Aramis Champion

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Oshea

Boy #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,714
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Oshea Rank #2,714

Oshea is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Oshea more popular?

Oshea is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Oshea mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oshea means "descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Oshea boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Oshea is primarily a boy name.

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