Dempsey vs Marci

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

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Marci

Girl #4,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,824
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Marci Rank #4,824

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #4824 for Marci.

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

Marci ___

  • Marci Lynn
  • Marci Ann
  • Marci Jo
  • Marci Grace
  • Marci Elizabeth
  • Marci Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Marci

Traci Staci Sheri Cindi Darci

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Marci more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Marci at #4824 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Marci mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marci means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Dempsey and Marci boy or girl names?

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

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