Heston vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heston

Boy #2,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement in the brushwood"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Heston Rank #2,876

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2876 for Heston.

Is Heston or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Heston at #2876 in the United States.

What do Heston and Dempsey mean?

Heston means "settlement in the brushwood" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Heston and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Heston is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.