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Meaning of the Name Dempsey

Updated January 20, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Dempsey

Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant Of The Proud One

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What is the meaning of the name Dempsey?

The name Dempsey is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Descendant Of The Proud One.

Irish surname. Jack Dempsey, boxer

Different Spellings of the name Dempsey:

Demsey

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