Tom vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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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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Tom Rank #2,829

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Tom or Dempsey more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Tom and Dempsey mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Tom and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.