Dempsey vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Penn Rank #2,952

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Dempsey or Penn more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Penn mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Penn boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.