Dempsey vs Jackie

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
Jackie Rank #2,279

Jackie is more popular, ranked #2279 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

Jackie ___

  • Jackie Rose
  • Jackie Lynn
  • Jackie Marie
  • Jackie Ann
  • Jackie Grace
  • Jackie Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Jackie

Bobby Danny Susie Debbie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Jackie more popular?

Jackie is more popular, ranked #2279 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Jackie mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jackie means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Jackie boy or girl names?

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

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