Dempsey vs Terence

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 #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Terence Rank #2,926

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Dempsey or Terence more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Terence mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Dempsey and Terence boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.