Dempsey vs Emma

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

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dempsey ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Emma mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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