Penn vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

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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Penn Rank #2,952

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Penn or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Dempsey mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Penn and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.