Dempsey vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Tom mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Dempsey and Tom boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.