Dempsey vs Tayson

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 #2,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Tay"

Origin: English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Tayson Rank #2,729

Tayson is more popular, ranked #2729 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Tayson more popular?

Tayson is more popular, ranked #2729 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Tayson mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tayson means "son of Tay" (English origin).

Are Dempsey and Tayson boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Tayson is primarily a boy name.