Dempsey - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dempsey \d(e)-mp-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "proud". Boxer Jack Dempsey.

Dempsey has 1 variant form: Dempsy.

Baby names that sound like Dempsey are Dempster, Tempest and Tempestt.

Dempsey is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1253 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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