Cedrick vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,713
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Calen Arlan Rony Koleson

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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

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Nyjah Larkin Leam Zayde

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Dempsey more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Dempsey mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedrick and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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