Charlotte 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

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dempsey more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dempsey mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Dempsey boy or girl names?

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

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