Gideon vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Gideon Rank #332

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Gideon or Dempsey more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dempsey mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.