Dempsey vs Waylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Waylan mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Waylan boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.