Marlowe vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlowe

Boy #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of a lake, driftwood"

Origin: Old 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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Marlowe Rank #2,781

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Marlowe or Dempsey more popular?

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Marlowe and Dempsey mean?

Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlowe and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Marlowe is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.