Dillan vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillan

Boy #2,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, sea flow"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dillan Rank #2,887

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Is Dillan or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and Dempsey mean?

Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dillan and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.