Dempsey vs Prosper

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 #2,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to thrive, to succeed, prosperous"

Origin: Latin

French English African Christian

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Prosper Rank #2,689

Prosper is more popular, ranked #2689 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Prosper more popular?

Prosper is more popular, ranked #2689 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Prosper mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Prosper means "to thrive, to succeed, prosperous" (Latin origin).

Are Dempsey and Prosper boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Prosper is primarily a boy name.