Dempsey vs Tevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Tevin

Boy #2,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,696
Total SSA Count: 49
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Tevin Rank #2,696

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Tevin more popular?

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Tevin mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tevin means "possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)" (Irish origin).

Are Dempsey and Tevin boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Tevin is primarily a boy name.

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