Thane vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,992
Total SSA Count: 42
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Thane Rank #2,992

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2992 for Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thane or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Thane at #2992 in the United States.

What do Thane and Dempsey mean?

Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Thane and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Thane is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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