Dempsey vs Cloud

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

Playground Safety Score

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Cloud

Boy #2,879 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"visible mass of water droplets in sky"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,879
Total SSA Count: 44
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Cloud Rank #2,879

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2879 for Cloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Cloud more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Cloud at #2879 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Cloud mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cloud means "visible mass of water droplets in sky" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Cloud boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Cloud is primarily a boy name.

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