Dempsey vs Shelby

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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Girl #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the willow farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Southern American

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Shelby Rank #656

Shelby is more popular, ranked #656 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Shelby more popular?

Shelby is more popular, ranked #656 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Shelby mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shelby means "from the willow farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dempsey and Shelby boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Shelby is primarily a girl name.