Champion vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Champion Rank #2,816
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Champion is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Champion ___

  • Champion Lee
  • Champion James
  • Champion Reign
  • Champion Michael
  • Champion Cole
  • Champion Alexander

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 Champion

Legend Major Victory Justice Triumph

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champion or Dempsey more popular?

Champion is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Champion and Dempsey mean?

Champion means "winner, victorious fighter" (Old French/Latin origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Champion and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Champion is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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