Dempsey vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Wesley mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Wesley boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.