Dempsey vs Cliff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Cliff Rank #3,023

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Dempsey or Cliff more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Cliff mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Cliff boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Cliff is primarily a boy name.