Mace vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

American English

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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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Mace Rank #2,832

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Mace or Dempsey more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Mace and Dempsey mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mace and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.