Alanny vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanny

Girl #4,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, precious"

Origin: Celtic/Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,765
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lanny, Ally, Ali

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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
Nicknames
Demp

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Popularity Comparison

Alanny Rank #4,765
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #4765 for Alanny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanny ___

  • Alanny Rose
  • Alanny Mae
  • Alanny Claire
  • Alanny Joy
  • Alanny Grace
  • Alanny Quinn

Dempsey ___

  • Dempsey James
  • Dempsey Patrick
  • Dempsey Flynn
  • Dempsey Sean
  • Dempsey Cole
  • Dempsey Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanny

Brenna Fiona Declan Caden Maeve

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanny or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Alanny at #4765 in the United States.

What do Alanny and Dempsey mean?

Alanny means "little rock, precious" (Celtic/Old Irish origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alanny and Dempsey boy or girl names?

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

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