Murray vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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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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Murray Rank #2,744

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Murray or Dempsey more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Murray and Dempsey mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murray and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.