Hershel vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,764
Total SSA Count: 47
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Mace Rennick Jahsir Matt

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Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hershel Rank #2,764

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hershel or Dempsey more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Dempsey mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hershel and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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