Dempsey vs Pearson

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 #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Pearson mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Dempsey and Pearson boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.