Waylan vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylan

Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Waylan Rank #2,708

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Waylan or Dempsey more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Waylan and Dempsey mean?

Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Waylan and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Waylan is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.