Shelby vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelby

Girl #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the willow farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Shelby Rank #656

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Shelby is more popular, ranked #656 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Shelby or Dempsey more popular?

Shelby is more popular, ranked #656 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Shelby and Dempsey mean?

Shelby means "from the willow farm" (Old Norse origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shelby and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Shelby is primarily a girl name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.