Wesley vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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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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Wesley Rank #58

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Wesley or Dempsey more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Dempsey mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wesley and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.