Dempsey vs Marcell

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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Marcell

Boy #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, of Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French German Hungarian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,694
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marce, Cello

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Marcell Rank #2,694

Marcell is more popular, ranked #2694 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

Marcell ___

  • Marcell James
  • Marcell Anthony
  • Marcell David
  • Marcell Thomas
  • Marcell Lee
  • Marcell Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Marcell

Dominique Antoine Isabelle Celeste Renee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Marcell more popular?

Marcell is more popular, ranked #2694 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Marcell mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marcell means "little warrior, of Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Dempsey and Marcell boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Marcell is primarily a boy name.

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