Dempsey vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Noah more popular?

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

What do Dempsey and Noah mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Noah boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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